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Add 54/28 and 9/70

1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 9/70

54/28 + 9/70 is 72/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    9/70 = 9 × 2/70 × 2 = 18/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/140 + 18/140 = 270 + 18/140 = 288/140
  5. 288/140 simplified gives 72/35
  6. So, 54/28 + 9/70 = 72/35
    In mixed form: 22/35

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