Add 80/2 and 9/70
1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 9/70
80/2 + 9/70 is 2809/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
80/2 = 80 × 35/2 × 35 = 2800/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
9/70 = 9 × 1/70 × 1 = 9/70 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/70 + 9/70 = 2800 + 9/70 = 2809/70 - So, 80/2 + 9/70 = 2809/70
In mixed form: 409/70
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