Add 9/8 and 49/70
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 49/70
9/8 + 49/70 is 73/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
9/8 = 9 × 35/8 × 35 = 315/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
49/70 = 49 × 4/70 × 4 = 196/280 - Add the two like fractions:
315/280 + 196/280 = 315 + 196/280 = 511/280 - 511/280 simplified gives 73/40
- So, 9/8 + 49/70 = 73/40
In mixed form: 133/40
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