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Add 70/54 and 15/56

1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 15/56

70/54 + 15/56 is 2365/1512.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    70/54 = 70 × 28/54 × 28 = 1960/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    15/56 = 15 × 27/56 × 27 = 405/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/1512 + 405/1512 = 1960 + 405/1512 = 2365/1512
  5. So, 70/54 + 15/56 = 2365/1512
    In mixed form: 1853/1512

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