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Add 2/70 and 70/9

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

2/70 + 70/9 is 2459/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    70/9 = 70 × 70/9 × 70 = 4900/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/630 + 4900/630 = 18 + 4900/630 = 4918/630
  5. 4918/630 simplified gives 2459/315
  6. So, 2/70 + 70/9 = 2459/315
    In mixed form: 7254/315

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