Add 1/2 and 1/70
1/2 + 1/70 is 18/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
1/2 = 1 × 35/2 × 35 = 35/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
1/70 = 1 × 1/70 × 1 = 1/70 - Add the two like fractions:
35/70 + 1/70 = 35 + 1/70 = 36/70 - 36/70 simplified gives 18/35
- So, 1/2 + 1/70 = 18/35
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