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Add 70/30 and 63/9

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 7 0/9

70/30 + 63/9 is 28/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    70/30 = 70 × 3/30 × 3 = 210/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    63/9 = 63 × 10/9 × 10 = 630/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/90 + 630/90 = 210 + 630/90 = 840/90
  5. 840/90 simplified gives 28/3
  6. So, 70/30 + 63/9 = 28/3
    In mixed form: 91/3

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