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Add 80/9 and 16/70

1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 16/70

80/9 + 16/70 is 2872/315.

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,
    80/9 = 80 × 70/9 × 70 = 5600/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    16/70 = 16 × 9/70 × 9 = 144/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5600/630 + 144/630 = 5600 + 144/630 = 5744/630
  5. 5744/630 simplified gives 2872/315
  6. So, 80/9 + 16/70 = 2872/315
    In mixed form: 937/315

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