Add 56/70 and 6/9
56/70 + 6/9 is 22/15.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 9/70 × 9 = 504/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
6/9 = 6 × 70/9 × 70 = 420/630 - Add the two like fractions:
504/630 + 420/630 = 504 + 420/630 = 924/630 - 924/630 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 56/70 + 6/9 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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