Add 2/81 and 70/45
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 1 25/45
2/81 + 70/45 is 128/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 45 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
2/81 = 2 × 5/81 × 5 = 10/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
70/45 = 70 × 9/45 × 9 = 630/405 - Add the two like fractions:
10/405 + 630/405 = 10 + 630/405 = 640/405 - 640/405 simplified gives 128/81
- So, 2/81 + 70/45 = 128/81
In mixed form: 147/81
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