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Add 9/6 and 8/70

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 8/70

9/6 + 8/70 is 113/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    9/6 = 9 × 35/6 × 35 = 315/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/210 + 24/210 = 315 + 24/210 = 339/210
  5. 339/210 simplified gives 113/70
  6. So, 9/6 + 8/70 = 113/70
    In mixed form: 143/70

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