Add 40/9 and 1/70
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 1/70
40/9 + 1/70 is 2809/630.
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,
40/9 = 40 × 70/9 × 70 = 2800/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/630 + 9/630 = 2800 + 9/630 = 2809/630 - So, 40/9 + 1/70 = 2809/630
In mixed form: 4289/630
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