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Add 5/70 and 9/90

5/70 + 9/90 is 6/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 90 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 90 × 7 = 630,
    9/90 = 9 × 7/90 × 7 = 63/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/630 + 63/630 = 45 + 63/630 = 108/630
  5. 108/630 simplified gives 6/35
  6. So, 5/70 + 9/90 = 6/35

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