Add 70/54 and 45/64
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 45/64
70/54 + 45/64 is 3455/1728.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 64 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
70/54 = 70 × 32/54 × 32 = 2240/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
45/64 = 45 × 27/64 × 27 = 1215/1728 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/1728 + 1215/1728 = 2240 + 1215/1728 = 3455/1728 - So, 70/54 + 45/64 = 3455/1728
In mixed form: 11727/1728
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