Add 60/9 and 10/70
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 10/70
60/9 + 10/70 is 143/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
60/9 = 60 × 70/9 × 70 = 4200/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
10/70 = 10 × 9/70 × 9 = 90/630 - Add the two like fractions:
4200/630 + 90/630 = 4200 + 90/630 = 4290/630 - 4290/630 simplified gives 143/21
- So, 60/9 + 10/70 = 143/21
In mixed form: 617/21
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