Add 10/9 and 25/70, Solve 1 1/9 + 25/70 as a fraction

Add 10/9 and 25/70

1^st number: 1 1/9, 2^nd number: 25/70

10/9 + 25/70 is 185/126.

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,
25/70 = 25 × 9/70 × 9 = 225/630
Add the two like fractions:
700/630 + 225/630 = 700 + 225/630 = 925/630
925/630 simplified gives 185/126
So, 10/9 + 25/70 = 185/126
In mixed form: 159/126

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