Add 9/70 and 8/36
9/70 + 8/36 is 221/630.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
9/70 = 9 × 18/70 × 18 = 162/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
8/36 = 8 × 35/36 × 35 = 280/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
162/1260 + 280/1260 = 162 + 280/1260 = 442/1260 - 442/1260 simplified gives 221/630
- So, 9/70 + 8/36 = 221/630
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