Add 42/9 and 14/70, Solve 4 6/9 + 14/70 as a fraction

Add 42/9 and 14/70

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 14/70

42/9 + 14/70 is 73/15.

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,
42/9 = 42 × 70/9 × 70 = 2940/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
14/70 = 14 × 9/70 × 9 = 126/630
Add the two like fractions:
2940/630 + 126/630 = 2940 + 126/630 = 3066/630
3066/630 simplified gives 73/15
So, 42/9 + 14/70 = 73/15
In mixed form: 413/15

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