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Add 70/9 and 6/80

1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 6/80

70/9 + 6/80 is 2827/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    70/9 = 70 × 80/9 × 80 = 5600/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5600/720 + 54/720 = 5600 + 54/720 = 5654/720
  5. 5654/720 simplified gives 2827/360
  6. So, 70/9 + 6/80 = 2827/360
    In mixed form: 7307/360

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