Add 54/70 and 5/75
54/70 + 5/75 is 88/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
54/70 = 54 × 15/70 × 15 = 810/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
5/75 = 5 × 14/75 × 14 = 70/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
810/1050 + 70/1050 = 810 + 70/1050 = 880/1050 - 880/1050 simplified gives 88/105
- So, 54/70 + 5/75 = 88/105
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