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Add 28/9 and 30/70

1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 30/70

28/9 + 30/70 is 223/63.

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,
    28/9 = 28 × 70/9 × 70 = 1960/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    30/70 = 30 × 9/70 × 9 = 270/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/630 + 270/630 = 1960 + 270/630 = 2230/630
  5. 2230/630 simplified gives 223/63
  6. So, 28/9 + 30/70 = 223/63
    In mixed form: 334/63

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