Add 36/4 and 9/70, Solve 9 0/4 + 9/70 as a fraction

Add 36/4 and 9/70

1^st number: 9 0/4, 2^nd number: 9/70

36/4 + 9/70 is 639/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
36/4 = 36 × 35/4 × 35 = 1260/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
9/70 = 9 × 2/70 × 2 = 18/140
Add the two like fractions:
1260/140 + 18/140 = 1260 + 18/140 = 1278/140
1278/140 simplified gives 639/70
So, 36/4 + 9/70 = 639/70
In mixed form: 99/70

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