Add 84/9 and 35/70
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 35/70
84/9 + 35/70 is 59/6.
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,
84/9 = 84 × 70/9 × 70 = 5880/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630 - Add the two like fractions:
5880/630 + 315/630 = 5880 + 315/630 = 6195/630 - 6195/630 simplified gives 59/6
- So, 84/9 + 35/70 = 59/6
In mixed form: 95/6
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