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Add 70/30 and 9/81

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 9/81

70/30 + 9/81 is 22/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 81 is 810

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
    70/30 = 70 × 27/30 × 27 = 1890/810
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
    9/81 = 9 × 10/81 × 10 = 90/810
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/810 + 90/810 = 1890 + 90/810 = 1980/810
  5. 1980/810 simplified gives 22/9
  6. So, 70/30 + 9/81 = 22/9
    In mixed form: 24/9

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