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Add 80/70 and 27/54

1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 27/54

80/70 + 27/54 is 23/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    80/70 = 80 × 27/70 × 27 = 2160/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    27/54 = 27 × 35/54 × 35 = 945/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/1890 + 945/1890 = 2160 + 945/1890 = 3105/1890
  5. 3105/1890 simplified gives 23/14
  6. So, 80/70 + 27/54 = 23/14
    In mixed form: 19/14

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