Add 54/4 and 36/70
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 36/70
54/4 + 36/70 is 981/70.
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,
36/70 = 36 × 2/70 × 2 = 72/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/140 + 72/140 = 1890 + 72/140 = 1962/140 - 1962/140 simplified gives 981/70
- So, 54/4 + 36/70 = 981/70
In mixed form: 141/70
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