Add 70/84 and 70/54, Solve 70/84 + 1 16/54 as a fraction

Add 70/84 and 70/54

1^st number: 70/84, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

70/84 + 70/54 is 115/54.

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,
70/54 = 70 × 14/54 × 14 = 980/756
Add the two like fractions:
630/756 + 980/756 = 630 + 980/756 = 1610/756
1610/756 simplified gives 115/54
So, 70/84 + 70/54 = 115/54
In mixed form: 27/54

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