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

Add 40/9 and 9/70

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

40/9 + 9/70 is 2881/630.

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,
9/70 = 9 × 9/70 × 9 = 81/630
Add the two like fractions:
2800/630 + 81/630 = 2800 + 81/630 = 2881/630
So, 40/9 + 9/70 = 2881/630
In mixed form: 4361/630

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