Add 18/70 and 15/16
18/70 + 15/16 is 669/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
18/70 = 18 × 8/70 × 8 = 144/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
15/16 = 15 × 35/16 × 35 = 525/560 - Add the two like fractions:
144/560 + 525/560 = 144 + 525/560 = 669/560 - So, 18/70 + 15/16 = 669/560
In mixed form: 1109/560
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