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Add 18/28 and 27/70

18/28 + 27/70 is 36/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    27/70 = 27 × 2/70 × 2 = 54/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/140 + 54/140 = 90 + 54/140 = 144/140
  5. 144/140 simplified gives 36/35
  6. So, 18/28 + 27/70 = 36/35
    In mixed form: 11/35

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