Add 56/70 and 56/54, Solve 56/70 + 1 2/54 as a fraction

Add 56/70 and 56/54

1^st number: 56/70, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

56/70 + 56/54 is 248/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
56/70 = 56 × 27/70 × 27 = 1512/1890
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
56/54 = 56 × 35/54 × 35 = 1960/1890
Add the two like fractions:
1512/1890 + 1960/1890 = 1512 + 1960/1890 = 3472/1890
3472/1890 simplified gives 248/135
So, 56/70 + 56/54 = 248/135
In mixed form: 1113/135

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