Add 2/8 and 70/81
2/8 + 70/81 is 361/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
2/8 = 2 × 81/8 × 81 = 162/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
70/81 = 70 × 8/81 × 8 = 560/648 - Add the two like fractions:
162/648 + 560/648 = 162 + 560/648 = 722/648 - 722/648 simplified gives 361/324
- So, 2/8 + 70/81 = 361/324
In mixed form: 137/324
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