Add 70/18 and 12/24
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 12/24
70/18 + 12/24 is 79/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 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 24 × 3 = 72,
12/24 = 12 × 3/24 × 3 = 36/72 - Add the two like fractions:
280/72 + 36/72 = 280 + 36/72 = 316/72 - 316/72 simplified gives 79/18
- So, 70/18 + 12/24 = 79/18
In mixed form: 47/18
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