Add 70/28 and 6/81
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 6/81
70/28 + 6/81 is 139/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
70/28 = 70 × 81/28 × 81 = 5670/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
6/81 = 6 × 28/81 × 28 = 168/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
5670/2268 + 168/2268 = 5670 + 168/2268 = 5838/2268 - 5838/2268 simplified gives 139/54
- So, 70/28 + 6/81 = 139/54
In mixed form: 231/54
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