Add 35/9 and 28/70
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 28/70
35/9 + 28/70 is 193/45.
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,
35/9 = 35 × 70/9 × 70 = 2450/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
28/70 = 28 × 9/70 × 9 = 252/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/630 + 252/630 = 2450 + 252/630 = 2702/630 - 2702/630 simplified gives 193/45
- So, 35/9 + 28/70 = 193/45
In mixed form: 413/45
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