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Add 25/81 and 54/70

25/81 + 54/70 is 3062/2835.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    25/81 = 25 × 70/81 × 70 = 1750/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
    54/70 = 54 × 81/70 × 81 = 4374/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/5670 + 4374/5670 = 1750 + 4374/5670 = 6124/5670
  5. 6124/5670 simplified gives 3062/2835
  6. So, 25/81 + 54/70 = 3062/2835
    In mixed form: 1227/2835

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