Add 54/28 and 72/70
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 1 2/70
54/28 + 72/70 is 207/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
72/70 = 72 × 2/70 × 2 = 144/140 - Add the two like fractions:
270/140 + 144/140 = 270 + 144/140 = 414/140 - 414/140 simplified gives 207/70
- So, 54/28 + 72/70 = 207/70
In mixed form: 267/70
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