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Add 72/70 and 8/81

1st number: 1 2/70, 2nd number: 8/81

72/70 + 8/81 is 3196/2835.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
    72/70 = 72 × 81/70 × 81 = 5832/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    8/81 = 8 × 70/81 × 70 = 560/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5832/5670 + 560/5670 = 5832 + 560/5670 = 6392/5670
  5. 6392/5670 simplified gives 3196/2835
  6. So, 72/70 + 8/81 = 3196/2835
    In mixed form: 1361/2835

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