Add 56/9 and 8/70, Solve 6 2/9 + 8/70 as a fraction

Add 56/9 and 8/70

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 8/70

56/9 + 8/70 is 1996/315.

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,
8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630
Add the two like fractions:
3920/630 + 72/630 = 3920 + 72/630 = 3992/630
3992/630 simplified gives 1996/315
So, 56/9 + 8/70 = 1996/315
In mixed form: 6106/315

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