Add 70/9 and 49/4
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 12 1/4
70/9 + 49/4 is 721/36.
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,
49/4 = 49 × 9/4 × 9 = 441/36 - Add the two like fractions:
280/36 + 441/36 = 280 + 441/36 = 721/36 - So, 70/9 + 49/4 = 721/36
In mixed form: 201/36
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