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Add 2/21 and 70/81

2/21 + 70/81 is 544/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 81 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 27 = 567,
    2/21 = 2 × 27/21 × 27 = 54/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    70/81 = 70 × 7/81 × 7 = 490/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/567 + 490/567 = 54 + 490/567 = 544/567
  5. So, 2/21 + 70/81 = 544/567

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