Add 70/6 and 70/9
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 7 7/9
70/6 + 70/9 is 175/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
70/6 = 70 × 3/6 × 3 = 210/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
70/9 = 70 × 2/9 × 2 = 140/18 - Add the two like fractions:
210/18 + 140/18 = 210 + 140/18 = 350/18 - 350/18 simplified gives 175/9
- So, 70/6 + 70/9 = 175/9
In mixed form: 194/9
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