Add 18/72 and 54/70
18/72 + 54/70 is 143/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
18/72 = 18 × 35/72 × 35 = 630/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
54/70 = 54 × 36/70 × 36 = 1944/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
630/2520 + 1944/2520 = 630 + 1944/2520 = 2574/2520 - 2574/2520 simplified gives 143/140
- So, 18/72 + 54/70 = 143/140
In mixed form: 13/140
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