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Add 6/81 and 75/70

1st number: 6/81, 2nd number: 1 5/70

6/81 + 75/70 is 433/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    6/81 = 6 × 70/81 × 70 = 420/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
    75/70 = 75 × 81/70 × 81 = 6075/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/5670 + 6075/5670 = 420 + 6075/5670 = 6495/5670
  5. 6495/5670 simplified gives 433/378
  6. So, 6/81 + 75/70 = 433/378
    In mixed form: 155/378

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