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Add 14/7 and 70/81

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 70/81

14/7 + 70/81 is 232/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 81 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
    14/7 = 14 × 81/7 × 81 = 1134/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    70/81 = 70 × 7/81 × 7 = 490/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/567 + 490/567 = 1134 + 490/567 = 1624/567
  5. 1624/567 simplified gives 232/81
  6. So, 14/7 + 70/81 = 232/81
    In mixed form: 270/81

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