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Add 21/9 and 5/70

1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 5/70

21/9 + 5/70 is 101/42.

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,
    21/9 = 21 × 70/9 × 70 = 1470/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/630 + 45/630 = 1470 + 45/630 = 1515/630
  5. 1515/630 simplified gives 101/42
  6. So, 21/9 + 5/70 = 101/42
    In mixed form: 217/42

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