Add 81/8 and 27/70
1st number: 10 1/8, 2nd number: 27/70
81/8 + 27/70 is 2943/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
81/8 = 81 × 35/8 × 35 = 2835/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
27/70 = 27 × 4/70 × 4 = 108/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/280 + 108/280 = 2835 + 108/280 = 2943/280 - So, 81/8 + 27/70 = 2943/280
In mixed form: 10143/280
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