Add 1/70 and 60/18, Solve 1/70 + 3 6/18 as a fraction

Add 1/70 and 60/18

1^st number: 1/70, 2^nd number: 3 6/18

1/70 + 60/18 is 703/210.

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,
60/18 = 60 × 35/18 × 35 = 2100/630
Add the two like fractions:
9/630 + 2100/630 = 9 + 2100/630 = 2109/630
2109/630 simplified gives 703/210
So, 1/70 + 60/18 = 703/210
In mixed form: 373/210

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