Add 18/70 and 9/50
18/70 + 9/50 is 153/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
18/70 = 18 × 5/70 × 5 = 90/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350 - Add the two like fractions:
90/350 + 63/350 = 90 + 63/350 = 153/350 - So, 18/70 + 9/50 = 153/350
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