Add 10/9 and 2/70, Solve 1 1/9 + 2/70 as a fraction

Add 10/9 and 2/70

1^st number: 1 1/9, 2^nd number: 2/70

10/9 + 2/70 is 359/315.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
10/9 = 10 × 70/9 × 70 = 700/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630
Add the two like fractions:
700/630 + 18/630 = 700 + 18/630 = 718/630
718/630 simplified gives 359/315
So, 10/9 + 2/70 = 359/315
In mixed form: 144/315

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