Add 32/81 and 40/70
32/81 + 40/70 is 548/567.
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,
32/81 = 32 × 70/81 × 70 = 2240/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
40/70 = 40 × 81/70 × 81 = 3240/5670 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/5670 + 3240/5670 = 2240 + 3240/5670 = 5480/5670 - 5480/5670 simplified gives 548/567
- So, 32/81 + 40/70 = 548/567
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