Add 21/70 and 42/81
21/70 + 42/81 is 221/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
21/70 = 21 × 81/70 × 81 = 1701/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
42/81 = 42 × 70/81 × 70 = 2940/5670 - Add the two like fractions:
1701/5670 + 2940/5670 = 1701 + 2940/5670 = 4641/5670 - 4641/5670 simplified gives 221/270
- So, 21/70 + 42/81 = 221/270
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