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Add 49/70 and 6/9

49/70 + 6/9 is 41/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 9 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    49/70 = 49 × 9/70 × 9 = 441/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    6/9 = 6 × 70/9 × 70 = 420/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/630 + 420/630 = 441 + 420/630 = 861/630
  5. 861/630 simplified gives 41/30
  6. So, 49/70 + 6/9 = 41/30
    In mixed form: 111/30

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