Add 54/70 and 9/30
54/70 + 9/30 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
9/30 = 9 × 7/30 × 7 = 63/210 - Add the two like fractions:
162/210 + 63/210 = 162 + 63/210 = 225/210 - 225/210 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 54/70 + 9/30 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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