Add 96/54 and 54/70, Solve 1 42/54 + 54/70 as a fraction

Add 96/54 and 54/70

1^st number: 1 42/54, 2^nd number: 54/70

96/54 + 54/70 is 803/315.

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,
96/54 = 96 × 35/54 × 35 = 3360/1890
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
54/70 = 54 × 27/70 × 27 = 1458/1890
Add the two like fractions:
3360/1890 + 1458/1890 = 3360 + 1458/1890 = 4818/1890
4818/1890 simplified gives 803/315
So, 96/54 + 54/70 = 803/315
In mixed form: 2173/315

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