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Add 6/70 and 84/54

1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 1 30/54

6/70 + 84/54 is 517/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    6/70 = 6 × 27/70 × 27 = 162/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    84/54 = 84 × 35/54 × 35 = 2940/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/1890 + 2940/1890 = 162 + 2940/1890 = 3102/1890
  5. 3102/1890 simplified gives 517/315
  6. So, 6/70 + 84/54 = 517/315
    In mixed form: 1202/315

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