Add 5/70 and 6/9
5/70 + 6/9 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
6/9 = 6 × 70/9 × 70 = 420/630 - Add the two like fractions:
45/630 + 420/630 = 45 + 420/630 = 465/630 - 465/630 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 5/70 + 6/9 = 31/42
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