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Add 30/48 and 70/9

1st number: 30/48, 2nd number: 7 7/9

30/48 + 70/9 is 605/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 9 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    30/48 = 30 × 3/48 × 3 = 90/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    70/9 = 70 × 16/9 × 16 = 1120/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/144 + 1120/144 = 90 + 1120/144 = 1210/144
  5. 1210/144 simplified gives 605/72
  6. So, 30/48 + 70/9 = 605/72
    In mixed form: 829/72

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