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Add 50/9 and 40/70

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 40/70

50/9 + 40/70 is 386/63.

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,
    40/70 = 40 × 9/70 × 9 = 360/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3500/630 + 360/630 = 3500 + 360/630 = 3860/630
  5. 3860/630 simplified gives 386/63
  6. So, 50/9 + 40/70 = 386/63
    In mixed form: 68/63

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