Add 35/9 and 45/70
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 45/70
35/9 + 45/70 is 571/126.
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,
45/70 = 45 × 9/70 × 9 = 405/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/630 + 405/630 = 2450 + 405/630 = 2855/630 - 2855/630 simplified gives 571/126
- So, 35/9 + 45/70 = 571/126
In mixed form: 467/126
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