Add 54/9 and 18/70
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 18/70
54/9 + 18/70 is 219/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
54/9 = 54 × 70/9 × 70 = 3780/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
18/70 = 18 × 9/70 × 9 = 162/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/630 + 162/630 = 3780 + 162/630 = 3942/630 - 3942/630 simplified gives 219/35
- So, 54/9 + 18/70 = 219/35
In mixed form: 69/35
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