Add 70/54 and 20/30
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 20/30
70/54 + 20/30 is 53/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
20/30 = 20 × 9/30 × 9 = 180/270 - Add the two like fractions:
350/270 + 180/270 = 350 + 180/270 = 530/270 - 530/270 simplified gives 53/27
- So, 70/54 + 20/30 = 53/27
In mixed form: 126/27
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