Add 70/9 and 50/10
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 5 0/10
70/9 + 50/10 is 115/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
70/9 = 70 × 10/9 × 10 = 700/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
50/10 = 50 × 9/10 × 9 = 450/90 - Add the two like fractions:
700/90 + 450/90 = 700 + 450/90 = 1150/90 - 1150/90 simplified gives 115/9
- So, 70/9 + 50/10 = 115/9
In mixed form: 127/9
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