Add 18/70 and 20/32
18/70 + 20/32 is 247/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
18/70 = 18 × 16/70 × 16 = 288/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
20/32 = 20 × 35/32 × 35 = 700/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
288/1120 + 700/1120 = 288 + 700/1120 = 988/1120 - 988/1120 simplified gives 247/280
- So, 18/70 + 20/32 = 247/280
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