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Add 5/9 and 1/70

5/9 + 1/70 is 359/630.

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,
    5/9 = 5 × 70/9 × 70 = 350/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/630 + 9/630 = 350 + 9/630 = 359/630
  5. So, 5/9 + 1/70 = 359/630

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