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Add 10/9 and 7/70

1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 7/70

10/9 + 7/70 is 109/90.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    10/9 = 10 × 70/9 × 70 = 700/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    7/70 = 7 × 9/70 × 9 = 63/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/630 + 63/630 = 700 + 63/630 = 763/630
  5. 763/630 simplified gives 109/90
  6. So, 10/9 + 7/70 = 109/90
    In mixed form: 119/90

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