Add 70/54 and 1/60
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 1/60
70/54 + 1/60 is 709/540.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
70/54 = 70 × 10/54 × 10 = 700/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
1/60 = 1 × 9/60 × 9 = 9/540 - Add the two like fractions:
700/540 + 9/540 = 700 + 9/540 = 709/540 - So, 70/54 + 1/60 = 709/540
In mixed form: 1169/540
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