Add 18/8 and 25/70
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 25/70
18/8 + 25/70 is 73/28.
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,
25/70 = 25 × 4/70 × 4 = 100/280 - Add the two like fractions:
630/280 + 100/280 = 630 + 100/280 = 730/280 - 730/280 simplified gives 73/28
- So, 18/8 + 25/70 = 73/28
In mixed form: 217/28
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