Add 60/70 and 49/18, Solve 60/70 + 2 13/18 as a fraction

Add 60/70 and 49/18

1^st number: 60/70, 2^nd number: 2 13/18

60/70 + 49/18 is 451/126.

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,
60/70 = 60 × 9/70 × 9 = 540/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
49/18 = 49 × 35/18 × 35 = 1715/630
Add the two like fractions:
540/630 + 1715/630 = 540 + 1715/630 = 2255/630
2255/630 simplified gives 451/126
So, 60/70 + 49/18 = 451/126
In mixed form: 373/126

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