Add 49/9 and 14/70
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 14/70
49/9 + 14/70 is 254/45.
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,
49/9 = 49 × 70/9 × 70 = 3430/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
14/70 = 14 × 9/70 × 9 = 126/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/630 + 126/630 = 3430 + 126/630 = 3556/630 - 3556/630 simplified gives 254/45
- So, 49/9 + 14/70 = 254/45
In mixed form: 529/45
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