Add 70/54 and 56/81
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 56/81
70/54 + 56/81 is 161/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
70/54 = 70 × 3/54 × 3 = 210/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
56/81 = 56 × 2/81 × 2 = 112/162 - Add the two like fractions:
210/162 + 112/162 = 210 + 112/162 = 322/162 - 322/162 simplified gives 161/81
- So, 70/54 + 56/81 = 161/81
In mixed form: 180/81
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