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Add 5/9 and 18/70

5/9 + 18/70 is 256/315.

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,
    5/9 = 5 × 70/9 × 70 = 350/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    18/70 = 18 × 9/70 × 9 = 162/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/630 + 162/630 = 350 + 162/630 = 512/630
  5. 512/630 simplified gives 256/315
  6. So, 5/9 + 18/70 = 256/315

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