Add 2/70 and 56/9
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 6 2/9
2/70 + 56/9 is 1969/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
56/9 = 56 × 70/9 × 70 = 3920/630 - Add the two like fractions:
18/630 + 3920/630 = 18 + 3920/630 = 3938/630 - 3938/630 simplified gives 1969/315
- So, 2/70 + 56/9 = 1969/315
In mixed form: 679/315
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