Add 70/28 and 18/35
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 18/35
70/28 + 18/35 is 211/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
70/28 = 70 × 5/28 × 5 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
18/35 = 18 × 4/35 × 4 = 72/140 - Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 72/140 = 350 + 72/140 = 422/140 - 422/140 simplified gives 211/70
- So, 70/28 + 18/35 = 211/70
In mixed form: 31/70
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