Add 70/54 and 40/45
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 40/45
70/54 + 40/45 is 59/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 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 45 × 6 = 270,
40/45 = 40 × 6/45 × 6 = 240/270 - Add the two like fractions:
350/270 + 240/270 = 350 + 240/270 = 590/270 - 590/270 simplified gives 59/27
- So, 70/54 + 40/45 = 59/27
In mixed form: 25/27
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