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Add 70/9 and 30/12

1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 2 6/12

70/9 + 30/12 is 185/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    70/9 = 70 × 4/9 × 4 = 280/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    30/12 = 30 × 3/12 × 3 = 90/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/36 + 90/36 = 280 + 90/36 = 370/36
  5. 370/36 simplified gives 185/18
  6. So, 70/9 + 30/12 = 185/18
    In mixed form: 105/18

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