Add 70/18 and 45/20
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 2 5/20
70/18 + 45/20 is 221/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
70/18 = 70 × 10/18 × 10 = 700/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180 - Add the two like fractions:
700/180 + 405/180 = 700 + 405/180 = 1105/180 - 1105/180 simplified gives 221/36
- So, 70/18 + 45/20 = 221/36
In mixed form: 65/36
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