Add 18/70 and 8/6
1st number: 18/70, 2nd number: 1 2/6
18/70 + 8/6 is 167/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
18/70 = 18 × 3/70 × 3 = 54/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
8/6 = 8 × 35/6 × 35 = 280/210 - Add the two like fractions:
54/210 + 280/210 = 54 + 280/210 = 334/210 - 334/210 simplified gives 167/105
- So, 18/70 + 8/6 = 167/105
In mixed form: 162/105
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