Add 70/36 and 4/54
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 4/54
70/36 + 4/54 is 109/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
70/36 = 70 × 3/36 × 3 = 210/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
4/54 = 4 × 2/54 × 2 = 8/108 - Add the two like fractions:
210/108 + 8/108 = 210 + 8/108 = 218/108 - 218/108 simplified gives 109/54
- So, 70/36 + 4/54 = 109/54
In mixed form: 21/54
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