Add 10/18 and 48/70
10/18 + 48/70 is 391/315.
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,
10/18 = 10 × 35/18 × 35 = 350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
48/70 = 48 × 9/70 × 9 = 432/630 - Add the two like fractions:
350/630 + 432/630 = 350 + 432/630 = 782/630 - 782/630 simplified gives 391/315
- So, 10/18 + 48/70 = 391/315
In mixed form: 176/315
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/18+48/70 10/18+96/70 10/36+48/70 30/18+48/70 10/54+48/70 50/18+48/70 10/90+48/70 70/18+48/70