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Add 8/81 and 70/8

1st number: 8/81, 2nd number: 8 6/8

8/81 + 70/8 is 2867/324.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 8 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    8/81 = 8 × 8/81 × 8 = 64/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    70/8 = 70 × 81/8 × 81 = 5670/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/648 + 5670/648 = 64 + 5670/648 = 5734/648
  5. 5734/648 simplified gives 2867/324
  6. So, 8/81 + 70/8 = 2867/324
    In mixed form: 8275/324

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