Add 70/32 and 28/54, Solve 2 6/32 + 28/54 as a fraction

Add 70/32 and 28/54

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 28/54

70/32 + 28/54 is 1169/432.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 54 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
70/32 = 70 × 27/32 × 27 = 1890/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
28/54 = 28 × 16/54 × 16 = 448/864
Add the two like fractions:
1890/864 + 448/864 = 1890 + 448/864 = 2338/864
2338/864 simplified gives 1169/432
So, 70/32 + 28/54 = 1169/432
In mixed form: 2305/432

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