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Add 70/75 and 4/54

70/75 + 4/54 is 136/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    70/75 = 70 × 18/75 × 18 = 1260/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    4/54 = 4 × 25/54 × 25 = 100/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/1350 + 100/1350 = 1260 + 100/1350 = 1360/1350
  5. 1360/1350 simplified gives 136/135
  6. So, 70/75 + 4/54 = 136/135
    In mixed form: 11/135

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