Add 70/25 and 1/9
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 1/9
70/25 + 1/9 is 131/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
70/25 = 70 × 9/25 × 9 = 630/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
1/9 = 1 × 25/9 × 25 = 25/225 - Add the two like fractions:
630/225 + 25/225 = 630 + 25/225 = 655/225 - 655/225 simplified gives 131/45
- So, 70/25 + 1/9 = 131/45
In mixed form: 241/45
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