Add 3/9 and 21/70
3/9 + 21/70 is 19/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
3/9 = 3 × 70/9 × 70 = 210/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
21/70 = 21 × 9/70 × 9 = 189/630 - Add the two like fractions:
210/630 + 189/630 = 210 + 189/630 = 399/630 - 399/630 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 3/9 + 21/70 = 19/30
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