Add 81/70 and 15/28
1st number: 1 11/70, 2nd number: 15/28
81/70 + 15/28 is 237/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
81/70 = 81 × 2/70 × 2 = 162/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Add the two like fractions:
162/140 + 75/140 = 162 + 75/140 = 237/140 - So, 81/70 + 15/28 = 237/140
In mixed form: 197/140
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