Add 6/70 and 35/9, Solve 6/70 + 3 8/9 as a fraction

Add 6/70 and 35/9

1^st number: 6/70, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

6/70 + 35/9 is 1252/315.

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,
35/9 = 35 × 70/9 × 70 = 2450/630
Add the two like fractions:
54/630 + 2450/630 = 54 + 2450/630 = 2504/630
2504/630 simplified gives 1252/315
So, 6/70 + 35/9 = 1252/315
In mixed form: 3307/315

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