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Add 70/2 and 42/18

1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 2 6/18

70/2 + 42/18 is 112/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    70/2 = 70 × 9/2 × 9 = 630/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    42/18 = 42 × 1/18 × 1 = 42/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/18 + 42/18 = 630 + 42/18 = 672/18
  5. 672/18 simplified gives 112/3
  6. So, 70/2 + 42/18 = 112/3
    In mixed form: 371/3

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