Add 8/81 and 48/70
8/81 + 48/70 is 2224/2835.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 70 is 5670
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
8/81 = 8 × 70/81 × 70 = 560/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
48/70 = 48 × 81/70 × 81 = 3888/5670 - Add the two like fractions:
560/5670 + 3888/5670 = 560 + 3888/5670 = 4448/5670 - 4448/5670 simplified gives 2224/2835
- So, 8/81 + 48/70 = 2224/2835
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