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Add 70/18 and 16/45

1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 16/45

70/18 + 16/45 is 191/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 45 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 45 × 2 = 90,
    16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/90 + 32/90 = 350 + 32/90 = 382/90
  5. 382/90 simplified gives 191/45
  6. So, 70/18 + 16/45 = 191/45
    In mixed form: 411/45

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