Add 40/3 and 9/70, Solve 13 1/3 + 9/70 as a fraction

Add 40/3 and 9/70

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 9/70

40/3 + 9/70 is 2827/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
40/3 = 40 × 70/3 × 70 = 2800/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210
Add the two like fractions:
2800/210 + 27/210 = 2800 + 27/210 = 2827/210
So, 40/3 + 9/70 = 2827/210
In mixed form: 1397/210

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