Add 8/54 and 70/35
1st number: 8/54, 2nd number: 2 0/35
8/54 + 70/35 is 58/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
8/54 = 8 × 35/54 × 35 = 280/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
70/35 = 70 × 54/35 × 54 = 3780/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
280/1890 + 3780/1890 = 280 + 3780/1890 = 4060/1890 - 4060/1890 simplified gives 58/27
- So, 8/54 + 70/35 = 58/27
In mixed form: 24/27
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