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Add 10/18 and 75/70

1st number: 10/18, 2nd number: 1 5/70

10/18 + 75/70 is 205/126.

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,
    10/18 = 10 × 35/18 × 35 = 350/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    75/70 = 75 × 9/70 × 9 = 675/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/630 + 675/630 = 350 + 675/630 = 1025/630
  5. 1025/630 simplified gives 205/126
  6. So, 10/18 + 75/70 = 205/126
    In mixed form: 179/126

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