Add 2/70 and 20/18, Solve 2/70 + 1 2/18 as a fraction

Add 2/70 and 20/18

1^st number: 2/70, 2^nd number: 1 2/18

2/70 + 20/18 is 359/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
20/18 = 20 × 35/18 × 35 = 700/630
Add the two like fractions:
18/630 + 700/630 = 18 + 700/630 = 718/630
718/630 simplified gives 359/315
So, 2/70 + 20/18 = 359/315
In mixed form: 144/315

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