Add 70/18 and 24/30
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 24/30
70/18 + 24/30 is 211/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
70/18 = 70 × 5/18 × 5 = 350/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
24/30 = 24 × 3/30 × 3 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
350/90 + 72/90 = 350 + 72/90 = 422/90 - 422/90 simplified gives 211/45
- So, 70/18 + 24/30 = 211/45
In mixed form: 431/45
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