Add 70/9 and 72/28, Solve 7 7/9 + 2 16/28 as a fraction

Add 70/9 and 72/28

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 2 16/28

70/9 + 72/28 is 652/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
70/9 = 70 × 28/9 × 28 = 1960/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
72/28 = 72 × 9/28 × 9 = 648/252
Add the two like fractions:
1960/252 + 648/252 = 1960 + 648/252 = 2608/252
2608/252 simplified gives 652/63
So, 70/9 + 72/28 = 652/63
In mixed form: 1022/63

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