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Add 70/81 and 45/28

1st number: 70/81, 2nd number: 1 17/28

70/81 + 45/28 is 5605/2268.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 28 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    70/81 = 70 × 28/81 × 28 = 1960/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
    45/28 = 45 × 81/28 × 81 = 3645/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/2268 + 3645/2268 = 1960 + 3645/2268 = 5605/2268
  5. So, 70/81 + 45/28 = 5605/2268
    In mixed form: 21069/2268

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