Add 70/5 and 1/54
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 1/54
70/5 + 1/54 is 757/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
70/5 = 70 × 54/5 × 54 = 3780/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/270 + 5/270 = 3780 + 5/270 = 3785/270 - 3785/270 simplified gives 757/54
- So, 70/5 + 1/54 = 757/54
In mixed form: 141/54
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