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Add 3/70 and 18/80

3/70 + 18/80 is 15/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    3/70 = 3 × 8/70 × 8 = 24/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    18/80 = 18 × 7/80 × 7 = 126/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/560 + 126/560 = 24 + 126/560 = 150/560
  5. 150/560 simplified gives 15/56
  6. So, 3/70 + 18/80 = 15/56

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