Add 9/70 and 42/45
9/70 + 42/45 is 223/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
9/70 = 9 × 9/70 × 9 = 81/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
42/45 = 42 × 14/45 × 14 = 588/630 - Add the two like fractions:
81/630 + 588/630 = 81 + 588/630 = 669/630 - 669/630 simplified gives 223/210
- So, 9/70 + 42/45 = 223/210
In mixed form: 113/210
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