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Add 10/7 and 7/9

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 7/9

10/7 + 7/9 is 139/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 9 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    10/7 = 10 × 9/7 × 9 = 90/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    7/9 = 7 × 7/9 × 7 = 49/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/63 + 49/63 = 90 + 49/63 = 139/63
  5. So, 10/7 + 7/9 = 139/63
    In mixed form: 213/63

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