Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 70/18 and 50/3

1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 16 2/3

70/18 + 50/3 is 185/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    70/18 = 70 × 1/18 × 1 = 70/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    50/3 = 50 × 6/3 × 6 = 300/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/18 + 300/18 = 70 + 300/18 = 370/18
  5. 370/18 simplified gives 185/9
  6. So, 70/18 + 50/3 = 185/9
    In mixed form: 205/9

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com