Add 3/5 and 70/81
3/5 + 70/81 is 593/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
3/5 = 3 × 81/5 × 81 = 243/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
70/81 = 70 × 5/81 × 5 = 350/405 - Add the two like fractions:
243/405 + 350/405 = 243 + 350/405 = 593/405 - So, 3/5 + 70/81 = 593/405
In mixed form: 1188/405
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