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Add 9/81 and 75/70

1st number: 9/81, 2nd number: 1 5/70

9/81 + 75/70 is 149/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 70 is 5670

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    9/81 = 9 × 70/81 × 70 = 630/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
    75/70 = 75 × 81/70 × 81 = 6075/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/5670 + 6075/5670 = 630 + 6075/5670 = 6705/5670
  5. 6705/5670 simplified gives 149/126
  6. So, 9/81 + 75/70 = 149/126
    In mixed form: 123/126

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