Add 70/15 and 7/9, Solve 4 10/15 + 7/9 as a fraction

Add 70/15 and 7/9

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 7/9

70/15 + 7/9 is 49/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
70/15 = 70 × 3/15 × 3 = 210/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45
Add the two like fractions:
210/45 + 35/45 = 210 + 35/45 = 245/45
245/45 simplified gives 49/9
So, 70/15 + 7/9 = 49/9
In mixed form: 54/9

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