Add 56/9 and 40/70, Solve 6 2/9 + 40/70 as a fraction

Add 56/9 and 40/70

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 40/70

56/9 + 40/70 is 428/63.

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,
40/70 = 40 × 9/70 × 9 = 360/630
Add the two like fractions:
3920/630 + 360/630 = 3920 + 360/630 = 4280/630
4280/630 simplified gives 428/63
So, 56/9 + 40/70 = 428/63
In mixed form: 650/63

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