Add 18/70 and 70/90
18/70 + 70/90 is 326/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
18/70 = 18 × 9/70 × 9 = 162/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
70/90 = 70 × 7/90 × 7 = 490/630 - Add the two like fractions:
162/630 + 490/630 = 162 + 490/630 = 652/630 - 652/630 simplified gives 326/315
- So, 18/70 + 70/90 = 326/315
In mixed form: 111/315
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