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Add 81/18 and 36/70

1st number: 4 9/18, 2nd number: 36/70

81/18 + 36/70 is 351/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    81/18 = 81 × 35/18 × 35 = 2835/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/630 + 324/630 = 2835 + 324/630 = 3159/630
  5. 3159/630 simplified gives 351/70
  6. So, 81/18 + 36/70 = 351/70
    In mixed form: 51/70

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