Add 1/18 and 50/70
1/18 + 50/70 is 97/126.
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,
50/70 = 50 × 9/70 × 9 = 450/630 - Add the two like fractions:
35/630 + 450/630 = 35 + 450/630 = 485/630 - 485/630 simplified gives 97/126
- So, 1/18 + 50/70 = 97/126
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