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Add 6/54 and 5/70

6/54 + 5/70 is 23/126.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    6/54 = 6 × 35/54 × 35 = 210/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    5/70 = 5 × 27/70 × 27 = 135/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/1890 + 135/1890 = 210 + 135/1890 = 345/1890
  5. 345/1890 simplified gives 23/126
  6. So, 6/54 + 5/70 = 23/126

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