Add 3/70 and 72/9
1st number: 3/70, 2nd number: 8 0/9
3/70 + 72/9 is 563/70.
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,
3/70 = 3 × 9/70 × 9 = 27/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
72/9 = 72 × 70/9 × 70 = 5040/630 - Add the two like fractions:
27/630 + 5040/630 = 27 + 5040/630 = 5067/630 - 5067/630 simplified gives 563/70
- So, 3/70 + 72/9 = 563/70
In mixed form: 83/70
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