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Add 20/9 and 50/70

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 50/70

20/9 + 50/70 is 185/63.

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,
    20/9 = 20 × 70/9 × 70 = 1400/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    50/70 = 50 × 9/70 × 9 = 450/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/630 + 450/630 = 1400 + 450/630 = 1850/630
  5. 1850/630 simplified gives 185/63
  6. So, 20/9 + 50/70 = 185/63
    In mixed form: 259/63

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