Add 70/35 and 14/81
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 14/81
70/35 + 14/81 is 176/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
70/35 = 70 × 81/35 × 81 = 5670/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
14/81 = 14 × 35/81 × 35 = 490/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
5670/2835 + 490/2835 = 5670 + 490/2835 = 6160/2835 - 6160/2835 simplified gives 176/81
- So, 70/35 + 14/81 = 176/81
In mixed form: 214/81
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