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Add 18/4 and 48/70

1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 48/70

18/4 + 48/70 is 363/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    18/4 = 18 × 35/4 × 35 = 630/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    48/70 = 48 × 2/70 × 2 = 96/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/140 + 96/140 = 630 + 96/140 = 726/140
  5. 726/140 simplified gives 363/70
  6. So, 18/4 + 48/70 = 363/70
    In mixed form: 513/70

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