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Add 70/18 and 70/10

1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 7 0/10

70/18 + 70/10 is 98/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 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 10 × 9 = 90,
    70/10 = 70 × 9/10 × 9 = 630/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/90 + 630/90 = 350 + 630/90 = 980/90
  5. 980/90 simplified gives 98/9
  6. So, 70/18 + 70/10 = 98/9
    In mixed form: 108/9

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