Add 81/36 and 10/70
1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 10/70
81/36 + 10/70 is 67/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
81/36 = 81 × 35/36 × 35 = 2835/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
10/70 = 10 × 18/70 × 18 = 180/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/1260 + 180/1260 = 2835 + 180/1260 = 3015/1260 - 3015/1260 simplified gives 67/28
- So, 81/36 + 10/70 = 67/28
In mixed form: 211/28
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