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Add 70/5 and 20/9

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 2 2/9

70/5 + 20/9 is 146/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    70/5 = 70 × 9/5 × 9 = 630/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    20/9 = 20 × 5/9 × 5 = 100/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/45 + 100/45 = 630 + 100/45 = 730/45
  5. 730/45 simplified gives 146/9
  6. So, 70/5 + 20/9 = 146/9
    In mixed form: 162/9

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