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Add 81/9 and 21/70

1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 21/70

81/9 + 21/70 is 93/10.

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,
    81/9 = 81 × 70/9 × 70 = 5670/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    21/70 = 21 × 9/70 × 9 = 189/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5670/630 + 189/630 = 5670 + 189/630 = 5859/630
  5. 5859/630 simplified gives 93/10
  6. So, 81/9 + 21/70 = 93/10
    In mixed form: 93/10

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