Add 70/9 and 24/35, Solve 7 7/9 + 24/35 as a fraction

Add 70/9 and 24/35

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 24/35

70/9 + 24/35 is 2666/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
70/9 = 70 × 35/9 × 35 = 2450/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
24/35 = 24 × 9/35 × 9 = 216/315
Add the two like fractions:
2450/315 + 216/315 = 2450 + 216/315 = 2666/315
So, 70/9 + 24/35 = 2666/315
In mixed form: 8146/315

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