Add 70/54 and 3/8
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 3/8
70/54 + 3/8 is 361/216.
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,
3/8 = 3 × 27/8 × 27 = 81/216 - Add the two like fractions:
280/216 + 81/216 = 280 + 81/216 = 361/216 - So, 70/54 + 3/8 = 361/216
In mixed form: 1145/216
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