Add 70/54 and 1/15
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 1/15
70/54 + 1/15 is 184/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
1/15 = 1 × 18/15 × 18 = 18/270 - Add the two like fractions:
350/270 + 18/270 = 350 + 18/270 = 368/270 - 368/270 simplified gives 184/135
- So, 70/54 + 1/15 = 184/135
In mixed form: 149/135
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