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Add 5/70 and 63/9

1st number: 5/70, 2nd number: 7 0/9

5/70 + 63/9 is 99/14.

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,
    5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    63/9 = 63 × 70/9 × 70 = 4410/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/630 + 4410/630 = 45 + 4410/630 = 4455/630
  5. 4455/630 simplified gives 99/14
  6. So, 5/70 + 63/9 = 99/14
    In mixed form: 71/14

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