Add 21/81 and 14/70
21/81 + 14/70 is 62/135.
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,
21/81 = 21 × 70/81 × 70 = 1470/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
14/70 = 14 × 81/70 × 81 = 1134/5670 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/5670 + 1134/5670 = 1470 + 1134/5670 = 2604/5670 - 2604/5670 simplified gives 62/135
- So, 21/81 + 14/70 = 62/135
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