Add 54/30 and 96/70
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 1 26/70
54/30 + 96/70 is 111/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
54/30 = 54 × 7/30 × 7 = 378/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
96/70 = 96 × 3/70 × 3 = 288/210 - Add the two like fractions:
378/210 + 288/210 = 378 + 288/210 = 666/210 - 666/210 simplified gives 111/35
- So, 54/30 + 96/70 = 111/35
In mixed form: 36/35
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