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Add 64/18 and 54/70

1st number: 3 10/18, 2nd number: 54/70

64/18 + 54/70 is 1363/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    64/18 = 64 × 35/18 × 35 = 2240/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    54/70 = 54 × 9/70 × 9 = 486/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/630 + 486/630 = 2240 + 486/630 = 2726/630
  5. 2726/630 simplified gives 1363/315
  6. So, 64/18 + 54/70 = 1363/315
    In mixed form: 4103/315

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