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Add 70/7 and 3/9

1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 3/9

70/7 + 3/9 is 31/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 9 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    70/7 = 70 × 9/7 × 9 = 630/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    3/9 = 3 × 7/9 × 7 = 21/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/63 + 21/63 = 630 + 21/63 = 651/63
  5. 651/63 simplified gives 31/3
  6. So, 70/7 + 3/9 = 31/3
    In mixed form: 101/3

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