Add 1/18 and 27/70
1/18 + 27/70 is 139/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
1/18 = 1 × 35/18 × 35 = 35/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
27/70 = 27 × 9/70 × 9 = 243/630 - Add the two like fractions:
35/630 + 243/630 = 35 + 243/630 = 278/630 - 278/630 simplified gives 139/315
- So, 1/18 + 27/70 = 139/315
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