Add 70/16 and 1/18
1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 1/18
70/16 + 1/18 is 319/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
70/16 = 70 × 9/16 × 9 = 630/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
1/18 = 1 × 8/18 × 8 = 8/144 - Add the two like fractions:
630/144 + 8/144 = 630 + 8/144 = 638/144 - 638/144 simplified gives 319/72
- So, 70/16 + 1/18 = 319/72
In mixed form: 431/72
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