Add 4/70 and 75/9, Solve 4/70 + 8 3/9 as a fraction

Add 4/70 and 75/9

1^st number: 4/70, 2^nd number: 8 3/9

4/70 + 75/9 is 881/105.

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,
4/70 = 4 × 9/70 × 9 = 36/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
75/9 = 75 × 70/9 × 70 = 5250/630
Add the two like fractions:
36/630 + 5250/630 = 36 + 5250/630 = 5286/630
5286/630 simplified gives 881/105
So, 4/70 + 75/9 = 881/105
In mixed form: 841/105

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