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Add 2/12 and 70/9

1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 7 7/9

2/12 + 70/9 is 143/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    70/9 = 70 × 4/9 × 4 = 280/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/36 + 280/36 = 6 + 280/36 = 286/36
  5. 286/36 simplified gives 143/18
  6. So, 2/12 + 70/9 = 143/18
    In mixed form: 717/18

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