Add 64/9 and 8/70, Solve 7 1/9 + 8/70 as a fraction

Add 64/9 and 8/70

1^st number: 7 1/9, 2^nd number: 8/70

64/9 + 8/70 is 2276/315.

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,
8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630
Add the two like fractions:
4480/630 + 72/630 = 4480 + 72/630 = 4552/630
4552/630 simplified gives 2276/315
So, 64/9 + 8/70 = 2276/315
In mixed form: 771/315

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