Add 72/6 and 9/70
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 9/70
72/6 + 9/70 is 849/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
72/6 = 72 × 35/6 × 35 = 2520/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/210 + 27/210 = 2520 + 27/210 = 2547/210 - 2547/210 simplified gives 849/70
- So, 72/6 + 9/70 = 849/70
In mixed form: 129/70
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