Add 70/81 and 8/45
70/81 + 8/45 is 422/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 45 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
70/81 = 70 × 5/81 × 5 = 350/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
8/45 = 8 × 9/45 × 9 = 72/405 - Add the two like fractions:
350/405 + 72/405 = 350 + 72/405 = 422/405 - So, 70/81 + 8/45 = 422/405
In mixed form: 117/405
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