Add 70/81 and 10/56
70/81 + 10/56 is 2365/2268.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 56 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
70/81 = 70 × 56/81 × 56 = 3920/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
10/56 = 10 × 81/56 × 81 = 810/4536 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/4536 + 810/4536 = 3920 + 810/4536 = 4730/4536 - 4730/4536 simplified gives 2365/2268
- So, 70/81 + 10/56 = 2365/2268
In mixed form: 197/2268
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