Add 4/9 and 36/70
4/9 + 36/70 is 302/315.
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,
4/9 = 4 × 70/9 × 70 = 280/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630 - Add the two like fractions:
280/630 + 324/630 = 280 + 324/630 = 604/630 - 604/630 simplified gives 302/315
- So, 4/9 + 36/70 = 302/315
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