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Add 70/25 and 4/9

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 4/9

70/25 + 4/9 is 146/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    70/25 = 70 × 9/25 × 9 = 630/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/225 + 100/225 = 630 + 100/225 = 730/225
  5. 730/225 simplified gives 146/45
  6. So, 70/25 + 4/9 = 146/45
    In mixed form: 311/45

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