Add 75/4 and 10/70
1st number: 18 3/4, 2nd number: 10/70
75/4 + 10/70 is 529/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
75/4 = 75 × 35/4 × 35 = 2625/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
10/70 = 10 × 2/70 × 2 = 20/140 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/140 + 20/140 = 2625 + 20/140 = 2645/140 - 2645/140 simplified gives 529/28
- So, 75/4 + 10/70 = 529/28
In mixed form: 1825/28
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