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Add 96/9 and 8/70

1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 8/70

96/9 + 8/70 is 1132/105.

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,
    96/9 = 96 × 70/9 × 70 = 6720/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6720/630 + 72/630 = 6720 + 72/630 = 6792/630
  5. 6792/630 simplified gives 1132/105
  6. So, 96/9 + 8/70 = 1132/105
    In mixed form: 1082/105

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