Add 49/70 and 56/9, Solve 49/70 + 6 2/9 as a fraction

Add 49/70 and 56/9

1^st number: 49/70, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

49/70 + 56/9 is 623/90.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
49/70 = 49 × 9/70 × 9 = 441/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
56/9 = 56 × 70/9 × 70 = 3920/630
Add the two like fractions:
441/630 + 3920/630 = 441 + 3920/630 = 4361/630
4361/630 simplified gives 623/90
So, 49/70 + 56/9 = 623/90
In mixed form: 683/90

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