Add 70/9 and 48/70
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 48/70
70/9 + 48/70 is 2666/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
70/9 = 70 × 70/9 × 70 = 4900/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
48/70 = 48 × 9/70 × 9 = 432/630 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/630 + 432/630 = 4900 + 432/630 = 5332/630 - 5332/630 simplified gives 2666/315
- So, 70/9 + 48/70 = 2666/315
In mixed form: 8146/315
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