Add 28/9 and 28/70
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 28/70
28/9 + 28/70 is 158/45.
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,
28/9 = 28 × 70/9 × 70 = 1960/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
28/70 = 28 × 9/70 × 9 = 252/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/630 + 252/630 = 1960 + 252/630 = 2212/630 - 2212/630 simplified gives 158/45
- So, 28/9 + 28/70 = 158/45
In mixed form: 323/45
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