Add 1/70 and 50/9
1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 5 5/9
1/70 + 50/9 is 3509/630.
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,
1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
50/9 = 50 × 70/9 × 70 = 3500/630 - Add the two like fractions:
9/630 + 3500/630 = 9 + 3500/630 = 3509/630 - So, 1/70 + 50/9 = 3509/630
In mixed form: 5359/630
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