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Add 75/70 and 28/81

1st number: 1 5/70, 2nd number: 28/81

75/70 + 28/81 is 1607/1134.

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,
    75/70 = 75 × 81/70 × 81 = 6075/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    28/81 = 28 × 70/81 × 70 = 1960/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6075/5670 + 1960/5670 = 6075 + 1960/5670 = 8035/5670
  5. 8035/5670 simplified gives 1607/1134
  6. So, 75/70 + 28/81 = 1607/1134
    In mixed form: 1473/1134

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