Add 18/4 and 5/70
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 5/70
18/4 + 5/70 is 32/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
18/4 = 18 × 35/4 × 35 = 630/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
5/70 = 5 × 2/70 × 2 = 10/140 - Add the two like fractions:
630/140 + 10/140 = 630 + 10/140 = 640/140 - 640/140 simplified gives 32/7
- So, 18/4 + 5/70 = 32/7
In mixed form: 44/7
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