Add 6/70 and 18/9, Solve 6/70 + 2 0/9 as a fraction

Add 6/70 and 18/9

1^st number: 6/70, 2^nd number: 2 0/9

6/70 + 18/9 is 73/35.

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,
6/70 = 6 × 9/70 × 9 = 54/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
18/9 = 18 × 70/9 × 70 = 1260/630
Add the two like fractions:
54/630 + 1260/630 = 54 + 1260/630 = 1314/630
1314/630 simplified gives 73/35
So, 6/70 + 18/9 = 73/35
In mixed form: 23/35

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