Add 70/28 and 12/18
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 12/18
70/28 + 12/18 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
70/28 = 70 × 9/28 × 9 = 630/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
12/18 = 12 × 14/18 × 14 = 168/252 - Add the two like fractions:
630/252 + 168/252 = 630 + 168/252 = 798/252 - 798/252 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 70/28 + 12/18 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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