Add 70/18 and 25/8
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 3 1/8
70/18 + 25/8 is 505/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
70/18 = 70 × 4/18 × 4 = 280/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
25/8 = 25 × 9/8 × 9 = 225/72 - Add the two like fractions:
280/72 + 225/72 = 280 + 225/72 = 505/72 - So, 70/18 + 25/8 = 505/72
In mixed form: 71/72
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