Add 5/9 and 49/70
5/9 + 49/70 is 113/90.
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,
49/70 = 49 × 9/70 × 9 = 441/630 - Add the two like fractions:
350/630 + 441/630 = 350 + 441/630 = 791/630 - 791/630 simplified gives 113/90
- So, 5/9 + 49/70 = 113/90
In mixed form: 123/90
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