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Add 70/18 and 48/8

1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 6 0/8

70/18 + 48/8 is 89/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    70/18 = 70 × 4/18 × 4 = 280/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    48/8 = 48 × 9/8 × 9 = 432/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/72 + 432/72 = 280 + 432/72 = 712/72
  5. 712/72 simplified gives 89/9
  6. So, 70/18 + 48/8 = 89/9
    In mixed form: 98/9

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