Add 54/70 and 14/4
1st number: 54/70, 2nd number: 3 2/4
54/70 + 14/4 is 299/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
54/70 = 54 × 2/70 × 2 = 108/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
14/4 = 14 × 35/4 × 35 = 490/140 - Add the two like fractions:
108/140 + 490/140 = 108 + 490/140 = 598/140 - 598/140 simplified gives 299/70
- So, 54/70 + 14/4 = 299/70
In mixed form: 419/70
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