Add 70/54 and 10/75
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 10/75
70/54 + 10/75 is 193/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
70/54 = 70 × 25/54 × 25 = 1750/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
10/75 = 10 × 18/75 × 18 = 180/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/1350 + 180/1350 = 1750 + 180/1350 = 1930/1350 - 1930/1350 simplified gives 193/135
- So, 70/54 + 10/75 = 193/135
In mixed form: 158/135
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