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Add 72/9 and 35/70

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 35/70

72/9 + 35/70 is 17/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    72/9 = 72 × 70/9 × 70 = 5040/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/630 + 315/630 = 5040 + 315/630 = 5355/630
  5. 5355/630 simplified gives 17/2
  6. So, 72/9 + 35/70 = 17/2
    In mixed form: 81/2

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