Add 32/9 and 72/70
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 1 2/70
32/9 + 72/70 is 1444/315.
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,
32/9 = 32 × 70/9 × 70 = 2240/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
72/70 = 72 × 9/70 × 9 = 648/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/630 + 648/630 = 2240 + 648/630 = 2888/630 - 2888/630 simplified gives 1444/315
- So, 32/9 + 72/70 = 1444/315
In mixed form: 4184/315
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