Add 49/70 and 60/81
49/70 + 60/81 is 389/270.
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,
60/81 = 60 × 70/81 × 70 = 4200/5670 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/5670 + 4200/5670 = 3969 + 4200/5670 = 8169/5670 - 8169/5670 simplified gives 389/270
- So, 49/70 + 60/81 = 389/270
In mixed form: 1119/270
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