Add 70/18 and 16/60
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 16/60
70/18 + 16/60 is 187/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
70/18 = 70 × 10/18 × 10 = 700/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
700/180 + 48/180 = 700 + 48/180 = 748/180 - 748/180 simplified gives 187/45
- So, 70/18 + 16/60 = 187/45
In mixed form: 47/45
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