Add 18/8 and 14/70
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 14/70
18/8 + 14/70 is 49/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
18/8 = 18 × 35/8 × 35 = 630/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
14/70 = 14 × 4/70 × 4 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
630/280 + 56/280 = 630 + 56/280 = 686/280 - 686/280 simplified gives 49/20
- So, 18/8 + 14/70 = 49/20
In mixed form: 29/20
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