Add 84/70 and 28/54
1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 28/54
84/70 + 28/54 is 232/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
84/70 = 84 × 27/70 × 27 = 2268/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
28/54 = 28 × 35/54 × 35 = 980/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/1890 + 980/1890 = 2268 + 980/1890 = 3248/1890 - 3248/1890 simplified gives 232/135
- So, 84/70 + 28/54 = 232/135
In mixed form: 197/135
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