Add 18/16 and 15/70, Solve 1 2/16 + 15/70 as a fraction

Add 18/16 and 15/70

1^st number: 1 2/16, 2^nd number: 15/70

18/16 + 15/70 is 75/56.

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,
15/70 = 15 × 8/70 × 8 = 120/560
Add the two like fractions:
630/560 + 120/560 = 630 + 120/560 = 750/560
750/560 simplified gives 75/56
So, 18/16 + 15/70 = 75/56
In mixed form: 119/56

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