Add 70/9 and 56/75
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 56/75
70/9 + 56/75 is 1918/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
70/9 = 70 × 25/9 × 25 = 1750/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
56/75 = 56 × 3/75 × 3 = 168/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/225 + 168/225 = 1750 + 168/225 = 1918/225 - So, 70/9 + 56/75 = 1918/225
In mixed form: 8118/225
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