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Add 80/9 and 63/70

1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 63/70

80/9 + 63/70 is 881/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    80/9 = 80 × 70/9 × 70 = 5600/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    63/70 = 63 × 9/70 × 9 = 567/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5600/630 + 567/630 = 5600 + 567/630 = 6167/630
  5. 6167/630 simplified gives 881/90
  6. So, 80/9 + 63/70 = 881/90
    In mixed form: 971/90

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