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Add 6/70 and 18/10

1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 1 8/10

6/70 + 18/10 is 66/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    6/70 = 6 × 1/70 × 1 = 6/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    18/10 = 18 × 7/10 × 7 = 126/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/70 + 126/70 = 6 + 126/70 = 132/70
  5. 132/70 simplified gives 66/35
  6. So, 6/70 + 18/10 = 66/35
    In mixed form: 131/35

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