Add 5/9 and 30/70
5/9 + 30/70 is 62/63.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 70/9 × 70 = 350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
30/70 = 30 × 9/70 × 9 = 270/630 - Add the two like fractions:
350/630 + 270/630 = 350 + 270/630 = 620/630 - 620/630 simplified gives 62/63
- So, 5/9 + 30/70 = 62/63
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