Add 7/9 and 56/70
7/9 + 56/70 is 71/45.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 70/9 × 70 = 490/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
56/70 = 56 × 9/70 × 9 = 504/630 - Add the two like fractions:
490/630 + 504/630 = 490 + 504/630 = 994/630 - 994/630 simplified gives 71/45
- So, 7/9 + 56/70 = 71/45
In mixed form: 126/45
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