Add 70/18 and 40/7
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 5 5/7
70/18 + 40/7 is 605/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
70/18 = 70 × 7/18 × 7 = 490/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
40/7 = 40 × 18/7 × 18 = 720/126 - Add the two like fractions:
490/126 + 720/126 = 490 + 720/126 = 1210/126 - 1210/126 simplified gives 605/63
- So, 70/18 + 40/7 = 605/63
In mixed form: 938/63
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