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Add 4/18 and 7/70

4/18 + 7/70 is 29/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    4/18 = 4 × 35/18 × 35 = 140/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    7/70 = 7 × 9/70 × 9 = 63/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/630 + 63/630 = 140 + 63/630 = 203/630
  5. 203/630 simplified gives 29/90
  6. So, 4/18 + 7/70 = 29/90

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