Add 70/18 and 80/75
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 1 5/75
70/18 + 80/75 is 223/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 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 75 × 6 = 450,
80/75 = 80 × 6/75 × 6 = 480/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/450 + 480/450 = 1750 + 480/450 = 2230/450 - 2230/450 simplified gives 223/45
- So, 70/18 + 80/75 = 223/45
In mixed form: 443/45
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