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Add 6/75 and 70/54

1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 1 16/54

6/75 + 70/54 is 929/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    6/75 = 6 × 18/75 × 18 = 108/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    70/54 = 70 × 25/54 × 25 = 1750/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/1350 + 1750/1350 = 108 + 1750/1350 = 1858/1350
  5. 1858/1350 simplified gives 929/675
  6. So, 6/75 + 70/54 = 929/675
    In mixed form: 1254/675

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