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

Add 2/70 and 18/9

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

2/70 + 18/9 is 71/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
18/9 = 18 × 70/9 × 70 = 1260/630
Add the two like fractions:
18/630 + 1260/630 = 18 + 1260/630 = 1278/630
1278/630 simplified gives 71/35
So, 2/70 + 18/9 = 71/35
In mixed form: 21/35

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