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Add 70/18 and 49/5

1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 9 4/5

70/18 + 49/5 is 616/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    70/18 = 70 × 5/18 × 5 = 350/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    49/5 = 49 × 18/5 × 18 = 882/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/90 + 882/90 = 350 + 882/90 = 1232/90
  5. 1232/90 simplified gives 616/45
  6. So, 70/18 + 49/5 = 616/45
    In mixed form: 1331/45

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