Add 81/54 and 2/70
1st number: 1 27/54, 2nd number: 2/70
81/54 + 2/70 is 107/70.
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,
81/54 = 81 × 35/54 × 35 = 2835/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
2/70 = 2 × 27/70 × 27 = 54/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/1890 + 54/1890 = 2835 + 54/1890 = 2889/1890 - 2889/1890 simplified gives 107/70
- So, 81/54 + 2/70 = 107/70
In mixed form: 137/70
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