Add 54/28 and 90/70
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 1 20/70
54/28 + 90/70 is 45/14.
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,
90/70 = 90 × 2/70 × 2 = 180/140 - Add the two like fractions:
270/140 + 180/140 = 270 + 180/140 = 450/140 - 450/140 simplified gives 45/14
- So, 54/28 + 90/70 = 45/14
In mixed form: 33/14
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