Add 70/5 and 12/9
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 1 3/9
70/5 + 12/9 is 46/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
70/5 = 70 × 9/5 × 9 = 630/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
12/9 = 12 × 5/9 × 5 = 60/45 - Add the two like fractions:
630/45 + 60/45 = 630 + 60/45 = 690/45 - 690/45 simplified gives 46/3
- So, 70/5 + 12/9 = 46/3
In mixed form: 151/3
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