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Add 18/70 and 70/28

1st number: 18/70, 2nd number: 2 14/28

18/70 + 70/28 is 193/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    18/70 = 18 × 2/70 × 2 = 36/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    70/28 = 70 × 5/28 × 5 = 350/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/140 + 350/140 = 36 + 350/140 = 386/140
  5. 386/140 simplified gives 193/70
  6. So, 18/70 + 70/28 = 193/70
    In mixed form: 253/70

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