Add 54/3 and 25/70
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 25/70
54/3 + 25/70 is 257/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
54/3 = 54 × 70/3 × 70 = 3780/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
25/70 = 25 × 3/70 × 3 = 75/210 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/210 + 75/210 = 3780 + 75/210 = 3855/210 - 3855/210 simplified gives 257/14
- So, 54/3 + 25/70 = 257/14
In mixed form: 185/14
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