Add 35/70 and 7/9
35/70 + 7/9 is 23/18.
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,
35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
7/9 = 7 × 70/9 × 70 = 490/630 - Add the two like fractions:
315/630 + 490/630 = 315 + 490/630 = 805/630 - 805/630 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 35/70 + 7/9 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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