Add 70/35 and 40/54
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 40/54
70/35 + 40/54 is 74/27.
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,
40/54 = 40 × 35/54 × 35 = 1400/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/1890 + 1400/1890 = 3780 + 1400/1890 = 5180/1890 - 5180/1890 simplified gives 74/27
- So, 70/35 + 40/54 = 74/27
In mixed form: 220/27
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