Add 70/18 and 10/8
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 1 2/8
70/18 + 10/8 is 185/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 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 8 × 9 = 72,
10/8 = 10 × 9/8 × 9 = 90/72 - Add the two like fractions:
280/72 + 90/72 = 280 + 90/72 = 370/72 - 370/72 simplified gives 185/36
- So, 70/18 + 10/8 = 185/36
In mixed form: 55/36
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