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Add 18/7 and 9/70

1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 9/70

18/7 + 9/70 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    18/7 = 18 × 10/7 × 10 = 180/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    9/70 = 9 × 1/70 × 1 = 9/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/70 + 9/70 = 180 + 9/70 = 189/70
  5. 189/70 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 18/7 + 9/70 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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