Add 70/18 and 24/12, Solve 3 16/18 + 2 0/12 as a fraction

Add 70/18 and 24/12

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 2 0/12

70/18 + 24/12 is 53/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 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 12 × 3 = 36,
24/12 = 24 × 3/12 × 3 = 72/36
Add the two like fractions:
140/36 + 72/36 = 140 + 72/36 = 212/36
212/36 simplified gives 53/9
So, 70/18 + 24/12 = 53/9
In mixed form: 58/9

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