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Add 9/70 and 30/3

1st number: 9/70, 2nd number: 10 0/3

9/70 + 30/3 is 709/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 3 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    30/3 = 30 × 70/3 × 70 = 2100/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/210 + 2100/210 = 27 + 2100/210 = 2127/210
  5. 2127/210 simplified gives 709/70
  6. So, 9/70 + 30/3 = 709/70
    In mixed form: 109/70

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