Add 70/18 and 6/24
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 6/24
70/18 + 6/24 is 149/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
70/18 = 70 × 4/18 × 4 = 280/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
280/72 + 18/72 = 280 + 18/72 = 298/72 - 298/72 simplified gives 149/36
- So, 70/18 + 6/24 = 149/36
In mixed form: 45/36
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