Add 5/81 and 27/70
5/81 + 27/70 is 2537/5670.
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,
5/81 = 5 × 70/81 × 70 = 350/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
27/70 = 27 × 81/70 × 81 = 2187/5670 - Add the two like fractions:
350/5670 + 2187/5670 = 350 + 2187/5670 = 2537/5670 - So, 5/81 + 27/70 = 2537/5670
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