Add 70/5 and 24/54
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 24/54
70/5 + 24/54 is 130/9.
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,
24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/270 + 120/270 = 3780 + 120/270 = 3900/270 - 3900/270 simplified gives 130/9
- So, 70/5 + 24/54 = 130/9
In mixed form: 144/9
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