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Add 70/8 and 1/81

1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 1/81

70/8 + 1/81 is 2839/324.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    70/8 = 70 × 81/8 × 81 = 5670/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    1/81 = 1 × 8/81 × 8 = 8/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5670/648 + 8/648 = 5670 + 8/648 = 5678/648
  5. 5678/648 simplified gives 2839/324
  6. So, 70/8 + 1/81 = 2839/324
    In mixed form: 8247/324

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