Add 49/70 and 56/81
49/70 + 56/81 is 1127/810.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
49/70 = 49 × 81/70 × 81 = 3969/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
56/81 = 56 × 70/81 × 70 = 3920/5670 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/5670 + 3920/5670 = 3969 + 3920/5670 = 7889/5670 - 7889/5670 simplified gives 1127/810
- So, 49/70 + 56/81 = 1127/810
In mixed form: 1317/810
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