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Add 81/18 and 6/70

1st number: 4 9/18, 2nd number: 6/70

81/18 + 6/70 is 321/70.

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,
    6/70 = 6 × 9/70 × 9 = 54/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/630 + 54/630 = 2835 + 54/630 = 2889/630
  5. 2889/630 simplified gives 321/70
  6. So, 81/18 + 6/70 = 321/70
    In mixed form: 441/70

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