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Add 64/9 and 35/70

1st number: 7 1/9, 2nd number: 35/70

64/9 + 35/70 is 137/18.

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,
    64/9 = 64 × 70/9 × 70 = 4480/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4480/630 + 315/630 = 4480 + 315/630 = 4795/630
  5. 4795/630 simplified gives 137/18
  6. So, 64/9 + 35/70 = 137/18
    In mixed form: 711/18

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