Add 54/81 and 54/70
54/81 + 54/70 is 151/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 70 is 5670
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
54/81 = 54 × 70/81 × 70 = 3780/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
54/70 = 54 × 81/70 × 81 = 4374/5670 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/5670 + 4374/5670 = 3780 + 4374/5670 = 8154/5670 - 8154/5670 simplified gives 151/105
- So, 54/81 + 54/70 = 151/105
In mixed form: 146/105
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