Add 80/9 and 2/70
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 2/70
80/9 + 2/70 is 2809/315.
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,
80/9 = 80 × 70/9 × 70 = 5600/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630 - Add the two like fractions:
5600/630 + 18/630 = 5600 + 18/630 = 5618/630 - 5618/630 simplified gives 2809/315
- So, 80/9 + 2/70 = 2809/315
In mixed form: 8289/315
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