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Add 70/9 and 35/10

1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 3 5/10

70/9 + 35/10 is 203/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    70/9 = 70 × 10/9 × 10 = 700/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    35/10 = 35 × 9/10 × 9 = 315/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/90 + 315/90 = 700 + 315/90 = 1015/90
  5. 1015/90 simplified gives 203/18
  6. So, 70/9 + 35/10 = 203/18
    In mixed form: 115/18

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