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Add 1/9 and 10/70

1/9 + 10/70 is 16/63.

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,
    1/9 = 1 × 70/9 × 70 = 70/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    10/70 = 10 × 9/70 × 9 = 90/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/630 + 90/630 = 70 + 90/630 = 160/630
  5. 160/630 simplified gives 16/63
  6. So, 1/9 + 10/70 = 16/63

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