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Add 2/81 and 70/7

1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 10 0/7

2/81 + 70/7 is 812/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 7 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    2/81 = 2 × 7/81 × 7 = 14/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
    70/7 = 70 × 81/7 × 81 = 5670/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/567 + 5670/567 = 14 + 5670/567 = 5684/567
  5. 5684/567 simplified gives 812/81
  6. So, 2/81 + 70/7 = 812/81
    In mixed form: 102/81

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