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Add 70/9 and 12/8

1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 1 4/8

70/9 + 12/8 is 167/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    70/9 = 70 × 8/9 × 8 = 560/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    12/8 = 12 × 9/8 × 9 = 108/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/72 + 108/72 = 560 + 108/72 = 668/72
  5. 668/72 simplified gives 167/18
  6. So, 70/9 + 12/8 = 167/18
    In mixed form: 95/18

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