Add 50/9 and 8/70
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 8/70
50/9 + 8/70 is 1786/315.
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,
50/9 = 50 × 70/9 × 70 = 3500/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3500/630 + 72/630 = 3500 + 72/630 = 3572/630 - 3572/630 simplified gives 1786/315
- So, 50/9 + 8/70 = 1786/315
In mixed form: 5211/315
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