Add 70/54 and 27/28
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 27/28
70/54 + 27/28 is 1709/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
70/54 = 70 × 14/54 × 14 = 980/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
27/28 = 27 × 27/28 × 27 = 729/756 - Add the two like fractions:
980/756 + 729/756 = 980 + 729/756 = 1709/756 - So, 70/54 + 27/28 = 1709/756
In mixed form: 2197/756
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