Add 5/18 and 9/70
5/18 + 9/70 is 128/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/18 = 5 × 35/18 × 35 = 175/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
9/70 = 9 × 9/70 × 9 = 81/630 - Add the two like fractions:
175/630 + 81/630 = 175 + 81/630 = 256/630 - 256/630 simplified gives 128/315
- So, 5/18 + 9/70 = 128/315
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