Add 25/18 and 15/70, Solve 1 7/18 + 15/70 as a fraction

Add 25/18 and 15/70

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 15/70

25/18 + 15/70 is 101/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
25/18 = 25 × 35/18 × 35 = 875/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
15/70 = 15 × 9/70 × 9 = 135/630
Add the two like fractions:
875/630 + 135/630 = 875 + 135/630 = 1010/630
1010/630 simplified gives 101/63
So, 25/18 + 15/70 = 101/63
In mixed form: 138/63

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