Add 75/54 and 5/70
1st number: 1 21/54, 2nd number: 5/70
75/54 + 5/70 is 92/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
75/54 = 75 × 35/54 × 35 = 2625/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
5/70 = 5 × 27/70 × 27 = 135/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/1890 + 135/1890 = 2625 + 135/1890 = 2760/1890 - 2760/1890 simplified gives 92/63
- So, 75/54 + 5/70 = 92/63
In mixed form: 129/63
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