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Add 70/18 and 56/9

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

70/18 + 56/9 is 91/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   70/18 = 70 × 1/18 × 1 = 70/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   56/9 = 56 × 2/9 × 2 = 112/18
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/18 + 112/18 = 70 + 112/18 = 182/18
5. 182/18 simplified gives 91/9
6. So, 70/18 + 56/9 = 91/9
   In mixed form: 101/9

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