Add 70/18 and 14/4
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 3 2/4
70/18 + 14/4 is 133/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
70/18 = 70 × 2/18 × 2 = 140/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
14/4 = 14 × 9/4 × 9 = 126/36 - Add the two like fractions:
140/36 + 126/36 = 140 + 126/36 = 266/36 - 266/36 simplified gives 133/18
- So, 70/18 + 14/4 = 133/18
In mixed form: 77/18
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