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Add 64/9 and 32/70

1st number: 7 1/9, 2nd number: 32/70

64/9 + 32/70 is 2384/315.

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,
    64/9 = 64 × 70/9 × 70 = 4480/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    32/70 = 32 × 9/70 × 9 = 288/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4480/630 + 288/630 = 4480 + 288/630 = 4768/630
  5. 4768/630 simplified gives 2384/315
  6. So, 64/9 + 32/70 = 2384/315
    In mixed form: 7179/315

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