Add 70/54 and 72/70, Solve 1 16/54 + 1 2/70 as a fraction

Add 70/54 and 72/70

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 1 2/70

70/54 + 72/70 is 2197/945.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
70/54 = 70 × 35/54 × 35 = 2450/1890
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
72/70 = 72 × 27/70 × 27 = 1944/1890
Add the two like fractions:
2450/1890 + 1944/1890 = 2450 + 1944/1890 = 4394/1890
4394/1890 simplified gives 2197/945
So, 70/54 + 72/70 = 2197/945
In mixed form: 2307/945

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