Add 70/50 and 2/9, Solve 1 20/50 + 2/9 as a fraction

Add 70/50 and 2/9

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 2/9

70/50 + 2/9 is 73/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
70/50 = 70 × 9/50 × 9 = 630/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
2/9 = 2 × 50/9 × 50 = 100/450
Add the two like fractions:
630/450 + 100/450 = 630 + 100/450 = 730/450
730/450 simplified gives 73/45
So, 70/50 + 2/9 = 73/45
In mixed form: 128/45

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