Add 70/54 and 32/90
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 32/90
70/54 + 32/90 is 223/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 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 90 × 3 = 270,
32/90 = 32 × 3/90 × 3 = 96/270 - Add the two like fractions:
350/270 + 96/270 = 350 + 96/270 = 446/270 - 446/270 simplified gives 223/135
- So, 70/54 + 32/90 = 223/135
In mixed form: 188/135
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