Add 1/70 and 5/18, Solve 1/70 + 5/18 as a fraction

Add 1/70 and 5/18

1/70 + 5/18 is 92/315.

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,
1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
5/18 = 5 × 35/18 × 35 = 175/630
Add the two like fractions:
9/630 + 175/630 = 9 + 175/630 = 184/630
184/630 simplified gives 92/315
So, 1/70 + 5/18 = 92/315

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