Add 18/6 and 49/70
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 49/70
18/6 + 49/70 is 37/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
18/6 = 18 × 35/6 × 35 = 630/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
630/210 + 147/210 = 630 + 147/210 = 777/210 - 777/210 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 18/6 + 49/70 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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