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Add 70/18 and 16/15

1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 1 1/15

70/18 + 16/15 is 223/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 15 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    70/18 = 70 × 5/18 × 5 = 350/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    16/15 = 16 × 6/15 × 6 = 96/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/90 + 96/90 = 350 + 96/90 = 446/90
  5. 446/90 simplified gives 223/45
  6. So, 70/18 + 16/15 = 223/45
    In mixed form: 443/45

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