Add 54/20 and 36/70
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 36/70
54/20 + 36/70 is 45/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
54/20 = 54 × 7/20 × 7 = 378/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
36/70 = 36 × 2/70 × 2 = 72/140 - Add the two like fractions:
378/140 + 72/140 = 378 + 72/140 = 450/140 - 450/140 simplified gives 45/14
- So, 54/20 + 36/70 = 45/14
In mixed form: 33/14
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