Add 70/18 and 5/25
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 5/25
70/18 + 5/25 is 184/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
70/18 = 70 × 25/18 × 25 = 1750/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
5/25 = 5 × 18/25 × 18 = 90/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/450 + 90/450 = 1750 + 90/450 = 1840/450 - 1840/450 simplified gives 184/45
- So, 70/18 + 5/25 = 184/45
In mixed form: 44/45
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