Add 70/18 and 1/72
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 1/72
70/18 + 1/72 is 281/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
70/18 = 70 × 4/18 × 4 = 280/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Add the two like fractions:
280/72 + 1/72 = 280 + 1/72 = 281/72 - So, 70/18 + 1/72 = 281/72
In mixed form: 365/72
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