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Add 6/9 and 28/70

6/9 + 28/70 is 16/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    6/9 = 6 × 70/9 × 70 = 420/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    28/70 = 28 × 9/70 × 9 = 252/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/630 + 252/630 = 420 + 252/630 = 672/630
  5. 672/630 simplified gives 16/15
  6. So, 6/9 + 28/70 = 16/15
    In mixed form: 11/15

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