Add 18/9 and 50/70, Solve 2 0/9 + 50/70 as a fraction

Add 18/9 and 50/70

1^st number: 2 0/9, 2^nd number: 50/70

18/9 + 50/70 is 19/7.

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,
18/9 = 18 × 70/9 × 70 = 1260/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
50/70 = 50 × 9/70 × 9 = 450/630
Add the two like fractions:
1260/630 + 450/630 = 1260 + 450/630 = 1710/630
1710/630 simplified gives 19/7
So, 18/9 + 50/70 = 19/7
In mixed form: 25/7

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