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