Add 18/16 and 1/70
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 1/70
18/16 + 1/70 is 319/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
18/16 = 18 × 35/16 × 35 = 630/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
1/70 = 1 × 8/70 × 8 = 8/560 - Add the two like fractions:
630/560 + 8/560 = 630 + 8/560 = 638/560 - 638/560 simplified gives 319/280
- So, 18/16 + 1/70 = 319/280
In mixed form: 139/280
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