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Add 56/9 and 16/70

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 16/70

56/9 + 16/70 is 2032/315.

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,
    56/9 = 56 × 70/9 × 70 = 3920/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    16/70 = 16 × 9/70 × 9 = 144/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3920/630 + 144/630 = 3920 + 144/630 = 4064/630
  5. 4064/630 simplified gives 2032/315
  6. So, 56/9 + 16/70 = 2032/315
    In mixed form: 6142/315

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