Add 81/3 and 35/70
1st number: 27 0/3, 2nd number: 35/70
81/3 + 35/70 is 55/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
81/3 = 81 × 70/3 × 70 = 5670/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
5670/210 + 105/210 = 5670 + 105/210 = 5775/210 - 5775/210 simplified gives 55/2
- So, 81/3 + 35/70 = 55/2
In mixed form: 271/2
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