Add 10/70 and 49/9, Solve 10/70 + 5 4/9 as a fraction

Add 10/70 and 49/9

1^st number: 10/70, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

10/70 + 49/9 is 352/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
10/70 = 10 × 9/70 × 9 = 90/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
49/9 = 49 × 70/9 × 70 = 3430/630
Add the two like fractions:
90/630 + 3430/630 = 90 + 3430/630 = 3520/630
3520/630 simplified gives 352/63
So, 10/70 + 49/9 = 352/63
In mixed form: 537/63

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