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Add 18/14 and 18/70

1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 18/70

18/14 + 18/70 is 54/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    18/14 = 18 × 5/14 × 5 = 90/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    18/70 = 18 × 1/70 × 1 = 18/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/70 + 18/70 = 90 + 18/70 = 108/70
  5. 108/70 simplified gives 54/35
  6. So, 18/14 + 18/70 = 54/35
    In mixed form: 119/35

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