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Add 40/9 and 16/70

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 16/70

40/9 + 16/70 is 1472/315.

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,
    40/9 = 40 × 70/9 × 70 = 2800/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    16/70 = 16 × 9/70 × 9 = 144/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/630 + 144/630 = 2800 + 144/630 = 2944/630
  5. 2944/630 simplified gives 1472/315
  6. So, 40/9 + 16/70 = 1472/315
    In mixed form: 4212/315

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