Add 70/21 and 9/70
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 9/70
70/21 + 9/70 is 727/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
70/21 = 70 × 10/21 × 10 = 700/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210 - Add the two like fractions:
700/210 + 27/210 = 700 + 27/210 = 727/210 - So, 70/21 + 9/70 = 727/210
In mixed form: 397/210
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