Add 70/81 and 42/49
70/81 + 42/49 is 976/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 49 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
70/81 = 70 × 49/81 × 49 = 3430/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
42/49 = 42 × 81/49 × 81 = 3402/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/3969 + 3402/3969 = 3430 + 3402/3969 = 6832/3969 - 6832/3969 simplified gives 976/567
- So, 70/81 + 42/49 = 976/567
In mixed form: 1409/567
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