Add 18/70 and 45/20
1st number: 18/70, 2nd number: 2 5/20
18/70 + 45/20 is 351/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 20 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 20 × 7 = 140,
45/20 = 45 × 7/20 × 7 = 315/140 - Add the two like fractions:
36/140 + 315/140 = 36 + 315/140 = 351/140 - So, 18/70 + 45/20 = 351/140
In mixed form: 271/140
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