Add 54/70 and 5/15
54/70 + 5/15 is 116/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
54/70 = 54 × 3/70 × 3 = 162/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
5/15 = 5 × 14/15 × 14 = 70/210 - Add the two like fractions:
162/210 + 70/210 = 162 + 70/210 = 232/210 - 232/210 simplified gives 116/105
- So, 54/70 + 5/15 = 116/105
In mixed form: 111/105
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