Add 21/70 and 1/9
21/70 + 1/9 is 37/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
21/70 = 21 × 9/70 × 9 = 189/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
1/9 = 1 × 70/9 × 70 = 70/630 - Add the two like fractions:
189/630 + 70/630 = 189 + 70/630 = 259/630 - 259/630 simplified gives 37/90
- So, 21/70 + 1/9 = 37/90
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