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Add 50/9 and 1/70

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

50/9 + 1/70 is 3509/630.

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,
    50/9 = 50 × 70/9 × 70 = 3500/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3500/630 + 9/630 = 3500 + 9/630 = 3509/630
  5. So, 50/9 + 1/70 = 3509/630
    In mixed form: 5359/630

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