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Add 70/9 and 10/18

1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 10/18

70/9 + 10/18 is 25/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    70/9 = 70 × 2/9 × 2 = 140/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    10/18 = 10 × 1/18 × 1 = 10/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/18 + 10/18 = 140 + 10/18 = 150/18
  5. 150/18 simplified gives 25/3
  6. So, 70/9 + 10/18 = 25/3
    In mixed form: 81/3

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