Add 54/15 and 6/70
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 6/70
54/15 + 6/70 is 129/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
54/15 = 54 × 14/15 × 14 = 756/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210 - Add the two like fractions:
756/210 + 18/210 = 756 + 18/210 = 774/210 - 774/210 simplified gives 129/35
- So, 54/15 + 6/70 = 129/35
In mixed form: 324/35
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