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Add 54/70 and 30/4

1st number: 54/70, 2nd number: 7 2/4

54/70 + 30/4 is 579/70.

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,
    30/4 = 30 × 35/4 × 35 = 1050/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/140 + 1050/140 = 108 + 1050/140 = 1158/140
  5. 1158/140 simplified gives 579/70
  6. So, 54/70 + 30/4 = 579/70
    In mixed form: 819/70

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