Add 70/2 and 75/81
1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 75/81
70/2 + 75/81 is 970/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
70/2 = 70 × 81/2 × 81 = 5670/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
75/81 = 75 × 2/81 × 2 = 150/162 - Add the two like fractions:
5670/162 + 150/162 = 5670 + 150/162 = 5820/162 - 5820/162 simplified gives 970/27
- So, 70/2 + 75/81 = 970/27
In mixed form: 3525/27
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