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Add 8/9 and 70/30

1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 2 10/30

8/9 + 70/30 is 29/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    8/9 = 8 × 10/9 × 10 = 80/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    70/30 = 70 × 3/30 × 3 = 210/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/90 + 210/90 = 80 + 210/90 = 290/90
  5. 290/90 simplified gives 29/9
  6. So, 8/9 + 70/30 = 29/9
    In mixed form: 32/9

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