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Add 54/70 and 1/4

54/70 + 1/4 is 143/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 4 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    54/70 = 54 × 2/70 × 2 = 108/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    1/4 = 1 × 35/4 × 35 = 35/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/140 + 35/140 = 108 + 35/140 = 143/140
  5. So, 54/70 + 1/4 = 143/140
    In mixed form: 13/140

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