Add 70/35 and 28/54
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 28/54
70/35 + 28/54 is 68/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
70/35 = 70 × 54/35 × 54 = 3780/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
28/54 = 28 × 35/54 × 35 = 980/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/1890 + 980/1890 = 3780 + 980/1890 = 4760/1890 - 4760/1890 simplified gives 68/27
- So, 70/35 + 28/54 = 68/27
In mixed form: 214/27
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