Add 54/4 and 2/70
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 2/70
54/4 + 2/70 is 947/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
54/4 = 54 × 35/4 × 35 = 1890/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/140 + 4/140 = 1890 + 4/140 = 1894/140 - 1894/140 simplified gives 947/70
- So, 54/4 + 2/70 = 947/70
In mixed form: 1337/70
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