Add 50/9 and 9/70
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 9/70
50/9 + 9/70 is 3581/630.
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,
9/70 = 9 × 9/70 × 9 = 81/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3500/630 + 81/630 = 3500 + 81/630 = 3581/630 - So, 50/9 + 9/70 = 3581/630
In mixed form: 5431/630
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