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Add 54/81 and 84/70

1st number: 54/81, 2nd number: 1 14/70

54/81 + 84/70 is 28/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    54/81 = 54 × 70/81 × 70 = 3780/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
    84/70 = 84 × 81/70 × 81 = 6804/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3780/5670 + 6804/5670 = 3780 + 6804/5670 = 10584/5670
  5. 10584/5670 simplified gives 28/15
  6. So, 54/81 + 84/70 = 28/15
    In mixed form: 113/15

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