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Add 7/81 and 70/14

1st number: 7/81, 2nd number: 5 0/14

7/81 + 70/14 is 412/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 14 is 1134

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
    7/81 = 7 × 14/81 × 14 = 98/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
    70/14 = 70 × 81/14 × 81 = 5670/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/1134 + 5670/1134 = 98 + 5670/1134 = 5768/1134
  5. 5768/1134 simplified gives 412/81
  6. So, 7/81 + 70/14 = 412/81
    In mixed form: 57/81

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