Add 18/70 and 60/80
18/70 + 60/80 is 141/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 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 80 × 7 = 560,
60/80 = 60 × 7/80 × 7 = 420/560 - Add the two like fractions:
144/560 + 420/560 = 144 + 420/560 = 564/560 - 564/560 simplified gives 141/140
- So, 18/70 + 60/80 = 141/140
In mixed form: 11/140
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