Add 1/3 and 18/70
1/3 + 18/70 is 62/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
1/3 = 1 × 70/3 × 70 = 70/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
18/70 = 18 × 3/70 × 3 = 54/210 - Add the two like fractions:
70/210 + 54/210 = 70 + 54/210 = 124/210 - 124/210 simplified gives 62/105
- So, 1/3 + 18/70 = 62/105
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