Add 5/81 and 8/70
5/81 + 8/70 is 499/2835.
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,
8/70 = 8 × 81/70 × 81 = 648/5670 - Add the two like fractions:
350/5670 + 648/5670 = 350 + 648/5670 = 998/5670 - 998/5670 simplified gives 499/2835
- So, 5/81 + 8/70 = 499/2835
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