Add 40/9 and 54/70
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 54/70
40/9 + 54/70 is 1643/315.
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,
40/9 = 40 × 70/9 × 70 = 2800/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
54/70 = 54 × 9/70 × 9 = 486/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/630 + 486/630 = 2800 + 486/630 = 3286/630 - 3286/630 simplified gives 1643/315
- So, 40/9 + 54/70 = 1643/315
In mixed form: 568/315
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