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Add 28/56 and 70/81

28/56 + 70/81 is 221/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
    28/56 = 28 × 81/56 × 81 = 2268/4536
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
    70/81 = 70 × 56/81 × 56 = 3920/4536
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/4536 + 3920/4536 = 2268 + 3920/4536 = 6188/4536
  5. 6188/4536 simplified gives 221/162
  6. So, 28/56 + 70/81 = 221/162
    In mixed form: 159/162

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