Add 10/70 and 12/18
10/70 + 12/18 is 17/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
10/70 = 10 × 9/70 × 9 = 90/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
12/18 = 12 × 35/18 × 35 = 420/630 - Add the two like fractions:
90/630 + 420/630 = 90 + 420/630 = 510/630 - 510/630 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 10/70 + 12/18 = 17/21
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