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Add 70/54 and 60/81

1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 60/81

70/54 + 60/81 is 55/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
    70/54 = 70 × 3/54 × 3 = 210/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    60/81 = 60 × 2/81 × 2 = 120/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/162 + 120/162 = 210 + 120/162 = 330/162
  5. 330/162 simplified gives 55/27
  6. So, 70/54 + 60/81 = 55/27
    In mixed form: 21/27

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