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Add 70/12 and 4/18

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 4/18

70/12 + 4/18 is 109/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    70/12 = 70 × 3/12 × 3 = 210/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    4/18 = 4 × 2/18 × 2 = 8/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/36 + 8/36 = 210 + 8/36 = 218/36
  5. 218/36 simplified gives 109/18
  6. So, 70/12 + 4/18 = 109/18
    In mixed form: 61/18

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