Add 70/54 and 3/36
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 3/36
70/54 + 3/36 is 149/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
70/54 = 70 × 2/54 × 2 = 140/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
3/36 = 3 × 3/36 × 3 = 9/108 - Add the two like fractions:
140/108 + 9/108 = 140 + 9/108 = 149/108 - So, 70/54 + 3/36 = 149/108
In mixed form: 141/108
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