Add 56/70 and 5/18
56/70 + 5/18 is 97/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
56/70 = 56 × 9/70 × 9 = 504/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
5/18 = 5 × 35/18 × 35 = 175/630 - Add the two like fractions:
504/630 + 175/630 = 504 + 175/630 = 679/630 - 679/630 simplified gives 97/90
- So, 56/70 + 5/18 = 97/90
In mixed form: 17/90
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