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Add 4/70 and 18/9

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

4/70 + 18/9 is 72/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    4/70 = 4 × 9/70 × 9 = 36/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    18/9 = 18 × 70/9 × 70 = 1260/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/630 + 1260/630 = 36 + 1260/630 = 1296/630
  5. 1296/630 simplified gives 72/35
  6. So, 4/70 + 18/9 = 72/35
    In mixed form: 22/35

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