Add 96/54 and 81/70, Solve 1 42/54 + 1 11/70 as a fraction

Add 96/54 and 81/70

1^st number: 1 42/54, 2^nd number: 1 11/70

96/54 + 81/70 is 1849/630.

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,
81/70 = 81 × 27/70 × 27 = 2187/1890
Add the two like fractions:
3360/1890 + 2187/1890 = 3360 + 2187/1890 = 5547/1890
5547/1890 simplified gives 1849/630
So, 96/54 + 81/70 = 1849/630
In mixed form: 2589/630

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