Add 70/12 and 5/18
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 5/18
70/12 + 5/18 is 55/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
70/12 = 70 × 3/12 × 3 = 210/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
5/18 = 5 × 2/18 × 2 = 10/36 - Add the two like fractions:
210/36 + 10/36 = 210 + 10/36 = 220/36 - 220/36 simplified gives 55/9
- So, 70/12 + 5/18 = 55/9
In mixed form: 61/9
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