Add 2/81 and 49/70
2/81 + 49/70 is 587/810.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 70 is 5670
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
2/81 = 2 × 70/81 × 70 = 140/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
49/70 = 49 × 81/70 × 81 = 3969/5670 - Add the two like fractions:
140/5670 + 3969/5670 = 140 + 3969/5670 = 4109/5670 - 4109/5670 simplified gives 587/810
- So, 2/81 + 49/70 = 587/810
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