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Add 48/9 and 9/70

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

48/9 + 9/70 is 1147/210.

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,
    48/9 = 48 × 70/9 × 70 = 3360/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    9/70 = 9 × 9/70 × 9 = 81/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/630 + 81/630 = 3360 + 81/630 = 3441/630
  5. 3441/630 simplified gives 1147/210
  6. So, 48/9 + 9/70 = 1147/210
    In mixed form: 597/210

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