Add 18/30 and 32/70
18/30 + 32/70 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
18/30 = 18 × 7/30 × 7 = 126/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
32/70 = 32 × 3/70 × 3 = 96/210 - Add the two like fractions:
126/210 + 96/210 = 126 + 96/210 = 222/210 - 222/210 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 18/30 + 32/70 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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