Add 7/70 and 15/54
7/70 + 15/54 is 17/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/70 = 7 × 27/70 × 27 = 189/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
15/54 = 15 × 35/54 × 35 = 525/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
189/1890 + 525/1890 = 189 + 525/1890 = 714/1890 - 714/1890 simplified gives 17/45
- So, 7/70 + 15/54 = 17/45
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