Add 36/70 and 16/9, Solve 36/70 + 1 7/9 as a fraction

Add 36/70 and 16/9

1^st number: 36/70, 2^nd number: 1 7/9

36/70 + 16/9 is 722/315.

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,
36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
16/9 = 16 × 70/9 × 70 = 1120/630
Add the two like fractions:
324/630 + 1120/630 = 324 + 1120/630 = 1444/630
1444/630 simplified gives 722/315
So, 36/70 + 16/9 = 722/315
In mixed form: 292/315

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