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Add 49/18 and 10/70

1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 10/70

49/18 + 10/70 is 361/126.

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,
    49/18 = 49 × 35/18 × 35 = 1715/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    10/70 = 10 × 9/70 × 9 = 90/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/630 + 90/630 = 1715 + 90/630 = 1805/630
  5. 1805/630 simplified gives 361/126
  6. So, 49/18 + 10/70 = 361/126
    In mixed form: 2109/126

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