Add 21/9 and 14/70
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 14/70
21/9 + 14/70 is 38/15.
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,
21/9 = 21 × 70/9 × 70 = 1470/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
14/70 = 14 × 9/70 × 9 = 126/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/630 + 126/630 = 1470 + 126/630 = 1596/630 - 1596/630 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 21/9 + 14/70 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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