Add 70/80 and 70/81
70/80 + 70/81 is 1127/648.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
70/80 = 70 × 81/80 × 81 = 5670/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
70/81 = 70 × 80/81 × 80 = 5600/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
5670/6480 + 5600/6480 = 5670 + 5600/6480 = 11270/6480 - 11270/6480 simplified gives 1127/648
- So, 70/80 + 70/81 = 1127/648
In mixed form: 1479/648
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