Add 2/81 and 70/35
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 2 0/35
2/81 + 70/35 is 164/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
2/81 = 2 × 35/81 × 35 = 70/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
70/35 = 70 × 81/35 × 81 = 5670/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
70/2835 + 5670/2835 = 70 + 5670/2835 = 5740/2835 - 5740/2835 simplified gives 164/81
- So, 2/81 + 70/35 = 164/81
In mixed form: 22/81
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