Add 70/25 and 3/54
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 3/54
70/25 + 3/54 is 257/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
70/25 = 70 × 54/25 × 54 = 3780/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
3/54 = 3 × 25/54 × 25 = 75/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/1350 + 75/1350 = 3780 + 75/1350 = 3855/1350 - 3855/1350 simplified gives 257/90
- So, 70/25 + 3/54 = 257/90
In mixed form: 277/90
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