Add 16/9 and 2/70
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 2/70
16/9 + 2/70 is 569/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
16/9 = 16 × 70/9 × 70 = 1120/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/630 + 18/630 = 1120 + 18/630 = 1138/630 - 1138/630 simplified gives 569/315
- So, 16/9 + 2/70 = 569/315
In mixed form: 1254/315
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