Add 5/70 and 18/64
5/70 + 18/64 is 79/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
5/70 = 5 × 32/70 × 32 = 160/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
18/64 = 18 × 35/64 × 35 = 630/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
160/2240 + 630/2240 = 160 + 630/2240 = 790/2240 - 790/2240 simplified gives 79/224
- So, 5/70 + 18/64 = 79/224
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