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Add 70/10 and 1/18

1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 1/18

70/10 + 1/18 is 127/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    70/10 = 70 × 9/10 × 9 = 630/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/90 + 5/90 = 630 + 5/90 = 635/90
  5. 635/90 simplified gives 127/18
  6. So, 70/10 + 1/18 = 127/18
    In mixed form: 71/18

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