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Add 2/9 and 21/70

2/9 + 21/70 is 47/90.

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,
    2/9 = 2 × 70/9 × 70 = 140/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    21/70 = 21 × 9/70 × 9 = 189/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/630 + 189/630 = 140 + 189/630 = 329/630
  5. 329/630 simplified gives 47/90
  6. So, 2/9 + 21/70 = 47/90

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