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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
72/9 = 72 × 70/9 × 70 = 5040/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630 - Add the two like fractions:
5040/630 + 9/630 = 5040 + 9/630 = 5049/630 - 5049/630 simplified gives 561/70
- So, 72/9 + 1/70 = 561/70
In mixed form: 81/70
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