Add 54/72 and 20/70
54/72 + 20/70 is 29/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
54/72 = 54 × 35/72 × 35 = 1890/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
20/70 = 20 × 36/70 × 36 = 720/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/2520 + 720/2520 = 1890 + 720/2520 = 2610/2520 - 2610/2520 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 54/72 + 20/70 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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