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Add 8/70 and 4/9

8/70 + 4/9 is 176/315.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    4/9 = 4 × 70/9 × 70 = 280/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/630 + 280/630 = 72 + 280/630 = 352/630
  5. 352/630 simplified gives 176/315
  6. So, 8/70 + 4/9 = 176/315

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