Add 70/54 and 4/28
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 4/28
70/54 + 4/28 is 272/189.
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,
4/28 = 4 × 27/28 × 27 = 108/756 - Add the two like fractions:
980/756 + 108/756 = 980 + 108/756 = 1088/756 - 1088/756 simplified gives 272/189
- So, 70/54 + 4/28 = 272/189
In mixed form: 183/189
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