Add 35/70 and 2/9
35/70 + 2/9 is 13/18.
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,
35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
2/9 = 2 × 70/9 × 70 = 140/630 - Add the two like fractions:
315/630 + 140/630 = 315 + 140/630 = 455/630 - 455/630 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 35/70 + 2/9 = 13/18
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