Add 84/70 and 54/28
1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 1 26/28
84/70 + 54/28 is 219/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
84/70 = 84 × 2/70 × 2 = 168/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140 - Add the two like fractions:
168/140 + 270/140 = 168 + 270/140 = 438/140 - 438/140 simplified gives 219/70
- So, 84/70 + 54/28 = 219/70
In mixed form: 39/70
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