Add 9/10 and 21/70
9/10 + 21/70 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
9/10 = 9 × 7/10 × 7 = 63/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
21/70 = 21 × 1/70 × 1 = 21/70 - Add the two like fractions:
63/70 + 21/70 = 63 + 21/70 = 84/70 - 84/70 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 9/10 + 21/70 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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