Add 40/9 and 27/70, Solve 4 4/9 + 27/70 as a fraction

Add 40/9 and 27/70

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 27/70

40/9 + 27/70 is 3043/630.

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,
27/70 = 27 × 9/70 × 9 = 243/630
Add the two like fractions:
2800/630 + 243/630 = 2800 + 243/630 = 3043/630
So, 40/9 + 27/70 = 3043/630
In mixed form: 4523/630

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