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Add 72/9 and 1/70

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 1/70

72/9 + 1/70 is 561/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    72/9 = 72 × 70/9 × 70 = 5040/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/630 + 9/630 = 5040 + 9/630 = 5049/630
  5. 5049/630 simplified gives 561/70
  6. So, 72/9 + 1/70 = 561/70
    In mixed form: 81/70

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