Add 80/81 and 24/70
80/81 + 24/70 is 3772/2835.
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,
80/81 = 80 × 70/81 × 70 = 5600/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
24/70 = 24 × 81/70 × 81 = 1944/5670 - Add the two like fractions:
5600/5670 + 1944/5670 = 5600 + 1944/5670 = 7544/5670 - 7544/5670 simplified gives 3772/2835
- So, 80/81 + 24/70 = 3772/2835
In mixed form: 1937/2835
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