Add 70/9 and 30/35
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 30/35
70/9 + 30/35 is 544/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
30/35 = 30 × 9/35 × 9 = 270/315 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/315 + 270/315 = 2450 + 270/315 = 2720/315 - 2720/315 simplified gives 544/63
- So, 70/9 + 30/35 = 544/63
In mixed form: 840/63
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