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Add 18/3 and 98/70

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 1 28/70

18/3 + 98/70 is 37/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    18/3 = 18 × 70/3 × 70 = 1260/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    98/70 = 98 × 3/70 × 3 = 294/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/210 + 294/210 = 1260 + 294/210 = 1554/210
  5. 1554/210 simplified gives 37/5
  6. So, 18/3 + 98/70 = 37/5
    In mixed form: 72/5

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