Add 54/14 and 6/70
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 6/70
54/14 + 6/70 is 138/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
54/14 = 54 × 5/14 × 5 = 270/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
6/70 = 6 × 1/70 × 1 = 6/70 - Add the two like fractions:
270/70 + 6/70 = 270 + 6/70 = 276/70 - 276/70 simplified gives 138/35
- So, 54/14 + 6/70 = 138/35
In mixed form: 333/35
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