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Add 54/8 and 40/70

1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 40/70

54/8 + 40/70 is 205/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    54/8 = 54 × 35/8 × 35 = 1890/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    40/70 = 40 × 4/70 × 4 = 160/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/280 + 160/280 = 1890 + 160/280 = 2050/280
  5. 2050/280 simplified gives 205/28
  6. So, 54/8 + 40/70 = 205/28
    In mixed form: 79/28

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