Add 70/84 and 14/54
70/84 + 14/54 is 59/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
70/84 = 70 × 9/84 × 9 = 630/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
14/54 = 14 × 14/54 × 14 = 196/756 - Add the two like fractions:
630/756 + 196/756 = 630 + 196/756 = 826/756 - 826/756 simplified gives 59/54
- So, 70/84 + 14/54 = 59/54
In mixed form: 15/54
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