Add 70/75 and 7/54
70/75 + 7/54 is 287/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
70/75 = 70 × 18/75 × 18 = 1260/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
7/54 = 7 × 25/54 × 25 = 175/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/1350 + 175/1350 = 1260 + 175/1350 = 1435/1350 - 1435/1350 simplified gives 287/270
- So, 70/75 + 7/54 = 287/270
In mixed form: 117/270
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