Add 8/9 and 56/70
8/9 + 56/70 is 76/45.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 70/9 × 70 = 560/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
56/70 = 56 × 9/70 × 9 = 504/630 - Add the two like fractions:
560/630 + 504/630 = 560 + 504/630 = 1064/630 - 1064/630 simplified gives 76/45
- So, 8/9 + 56/70 = 76/45
In mixed form: 131/45
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