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Add 70/6 and 70/81

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 70/81

70/6 + 70/81 is 1015/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
    70/6 = 70 × 27/6 × 27 = 1890/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    70/81 = 70 × 2/81 × 2 = 140/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/162 + 140/162 = 1890 + 140/162 = 2030/162
  5. 2030/162 simplified gives 1015/81
  6. So, 70/6 + 70/81 = 1015/81
    In mixed form: 1243/81

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