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Add 8/81 and 8/70

8/81 + 8/70 is 604/2835.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    8/81 = 8 × 70/81 × 70 = 560/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
    8/70 = 8 × 81/70 × 81 = 648/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/5670 + 648/5670 = 560 + 648/5670 = 1208/5670
  5. 1208/5670 simplified gives 604/2835
  6. So, 8/81 + 8/70 = 604/2835

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