Add 5/21 and 70/81
5/21 + 70/81 is 625/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 27 = 567,
5/21 = 5 × 27/21 × 27 = 135/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
70/81 = 70 × 7/81 × 7 = 490/567 - Add the two like fractions:
135/567 + 490/567 = 135 + 490/567 = 625/567 - So, 5/21 + 70/81 = 625/567
In mixed form: 158/567
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