Add 80/9 and 35/70
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 35/70
80/9 + 35/70 is 169/18.
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,
35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630 - Add the two like fractions:
5600/630 + 315/630 = 5600 + 315/630 = 5915/630 - 5915/630 simplified gives 169/18
- So, 80/9 + 35/70 = 169/18
In mixed form: 97/18
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