Add 36/70 and 48/81, Solve 36/70 + 48/81 as a fraction

Add 36/70 and 48/81

36/70 + 48/81 is 1046/945.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
36/70 = 36 × 81/70 × 81 = 2916/5670
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
48/81 = 48 × 70/81 × 70 = 3360/5670
Add the two like fractions:
2916/5670 + 3360/5670 = 2916 + 3360/5670 = 6276/5670
6276/5670 simplified gives 1046/945
So, 36/70 + 48/81 = 1046/945
In mixed form: 1101/945

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