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Add 1/18 and 75/70

1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 1 5/70

1/18 + 75/70 is 71/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    1/18 = 1 × 35/18 × 35 = 35/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    75/70 = 75 × 9/70 × 9 = 675/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/630 + 675/630 = 35 + 675/630 = 710/630
  5. 710/630 simplified gives 71/63
  6. So, 1/18 + 75/70 = 71/63
    In mixed form: 18/63

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