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Add 54/3 and 12/70

1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 12/70

54/3 + 12/70 is 636/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    54/3 = 54 × 70/3 × 70 = 3780/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3780/210 + 36/210 = 3780 + 36/210 = 3816/210
  5. 3816/210 simplified gives 636/35
  6. So, 54/3 + 12/70 = 636/35
    In mixed form: 186/35

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