Add 54/8 and 10/70
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 10/70
54/8 + 10/70 is 193/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
54/8 = 54 × 35/8 × 35 = 1890/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
10/70 = 10 × 4/70 × 4 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/280 + 40/280 = 1890 + 40/280 = 1930/280 - 1930/280 simplified gives 193/28
- So, 54/8 + 10/70 = 193/28
In mixed form: 625/28
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