Add 81/24 and 27/70
1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 27/70
81/24 + 27/70 is 1053/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
81/24 = 81 × 35/24 × 35 = 2835/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
27/70 = 27 × 12/70 × 12 = 324/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/840 + 324/840 = 2835 + 324/840 = 3159/840 - 3159/840 simplified gives 1053/280
- So, 81/24 + 27/70 = 1053/280
In mixed form: 3213/280
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