Add 70/54 and 14/8
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 1 6/8
70/54 + 14/8 is 329/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 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 8 × 27 = 216,
14/8 = 14 × 27/8 × 27 = 378/216 - Add the two like fractions:
280/216 + 378/216 = 280 + 378/216 = 658/216 - 658/216 simplified gives 329/108
- So, 70/54 + 14/8 = 329/108
In mixed form: 35/108
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