Add 18/70 and 18/4
1st number: 18/70, 2nd number: 4 2/4
18/70 + 18/4 is 333/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
18/70 = 18 × 2/70 × 2 = 36/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
18/4 = 18 × 35/4 × 35 = 630/140 - Add the two like fractions:
36/140 + 630/140 = 36 + 630/140 = 666/140 - 666/140 simplified gives 333/70
- So, 18/70 + 18/4 = 333/70
In mixed form: 453/70
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