Add 70/9 and 12/4
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 3 0/4
70/9 + 12/4 is 97/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
70/9 = 70 × 4/9 × 4 = 280/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
12/4 = 12 × 9/4 × 9 = 108/36 - Add the two like fractions:
280/36 + 108/36 = 280 + 108/36 = 388/36 - 388/36 simplified gives 97/9
- So, 70/9 + 12/4 = 97/9
In mixed form: 107/9
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