Add 70/18 and 40/15
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 2 10/15
70/18 + 40/15 is 59/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 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 15 × 6 = 90,
40/15 = 40 × 6/15 × 6 = 240/90 - Add the two like fractions:
350/90 + 240/90 = 350 + 240/90 = 590/90 - 590/90 simplified gives 59/9
- So, 70/18 + 40/15 = 59/9
In mixed form: 65/9
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