Add 2/70 and 18/4
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 4 2/4
2/70 + 18/4 is 317/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
18/4 = 18 × 35/4 × 35 = 630/140 - Add the two like fractions:
4/140 + 630/140 = 4 + 630/140 = 634/140 - 634/140 simplified gives 317/70
- So, 2/70 + 18/4 = 317/70
In mixed form: 437/70
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