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Add 7/6 and 81/70

1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 1 11/70

7/6 + 81/70 is 244/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    7/6 = 7 × 35/6 × 35 = 245/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    81/70 = 81 × 3/70 × 3 = 243/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/210 + 243/210 = 245 + 243/210 = 488/210
  5. 488/210 simplified gives 244/105
  6. So, 7/6 + 81/70 = 244/105
    In mixed form: 234/105

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