Add 70/9 and 3/5
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 3/5
70/9 + 3/5 is 377/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
70/9 = 70 × 5/9 × 5 = 350/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
3/5 = 3 × 9/5 × 9 = 27/45 - Add the two like fractions:
350/45 + 27/45 = 350 + 27/45 = 377/45 - So, 70/9 + 3/5 = 377/45
In mixed form: 817/45
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