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Add 21/9 and 4/70

1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 4/70

21/9 + 4/70 is 251/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    21/9 = 21 × 70/9 × 70 = 1470/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    4/70 = 4 × 9/70 × 9 = 36/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/630 + 36/630 = 1470 + 36/630 = 1506/630
  5. 1506/630 simplified gives 251/105
  6. So, 21/9 + 4/70 = 251/105
    In mixed form: 241/105

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