Add 70/50 and 42/54
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 42/54
70/50 + 42/54 is 98/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
70/50 = 70 × 27/50 × 27 = 1890/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
42/54 = 42 × 25/54 × 25 = 1050/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/1350 + 1050/1350 = 1890 + 1050/1350 = 2940/1350 - 2940/1350 simplified gives 98/45
- So, 70/50 + 42/54 = 98/45
In mixed form: 28/45
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