Add 70/54 and 12/24, Solve 1 16/54 + 12/24 as a fraction

Add 70/54 and 12/24

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 12/24

70/54 + 12/24 is 97/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 24 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
70/54 = 70 × 4/54 × 4 = 280/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
12/24 = 12 × 9/24 × 9 = 108/216
Add the two like fractions:
280/216 + 108/216 = 280 + 108/216 = 388/216
388/216 simplified gives 97/54
So, 70/54 + 12/24 = 97/54
In mixed form: 143/54

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