Add 56/9 and 14/70
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 14/70
56/9 + 14/70 is 289/45.
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,
56/9 = 56 × 70/9 × 70 = 3920/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
14/70 = 14 × 9/70 × 9 = 126/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/630 + 126/630 = 3920 + 126/630 = 4046/630 - 4046/630 simplified gives 289/45
- So, 56/9 + 14/70 = 289/45
In mixed form: 619/45
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