Add 81/54 and 60/70, Solve 1 27/54 + 60/70 as a fraction

Add 81/54 and 60/70

1^st number: 1 27/54, 2^nd number: 60/70

81/54 + 60/70 is 33/14.

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,
60/70 = 60 × 27/70 × 27 = 1620/1890
Add the two like fractions:
2835/1890 + 1620/1890 = 2835 + 1620/1890 = 4455/1890
4455/1890 simplified gives 33/14
So, 81/54 + 60/70 = 33/14
In mixed form: 25/14

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