Add 70/84 and 8/9
70/84 + 8/9 is 31/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
70/84 = 70 × 3/84 × 3 = 210/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
8/9 = 8 × 28/9 × 28 = 224/252 - Add the two like fractions:
210/252 + 224/252 = 210 + 224/252 = 434/252 - 434/252 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 70/84 + 8/9 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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