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Add 70/18 and 20/75

1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 20/75

70/18 + 20/75 is 187/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 75 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    70/18 = 70 × 25/18 × 25 = 1750/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    20/75 = 20 × 6/75 × 6 = 120/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/450 + 120/450 = 1750 + 120/450 = 1870/450
  5. 1870/450 simplified gives 187/45
  6. So, 70/18 + 20/75 = 187/45
    In mixed form: 47/45

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