Add 30/35 and 70/81, Solve 30/35 + 70/81 as a fraction

Add 30/35 and 70/81

30/35 + 70/81 is 976/567.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
30/35 = 30 × 81/35 × 81 = 2430/2835
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
70/81 = 70 × 35/81 × 35 = 2450/2835
Add the two like fractions:
2430/2835 + 2450/2835 = 2430 + 2450/2835 = 4880/2835
4880/2835 simplified gives 976/567
So, 30/35 + 70/81 = 976/567
In mixed form: 1409/567

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