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Add 70/28 and 75/18

1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 4 3/18

70/28 + 75/18 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    70/28 = 70 × 9/28 × 9 = 630/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
    75/18 = 75 × 14/18 × 14 = 1050/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/252 + 1050/252 = 630 + 1050/252 = 1680/252
  5. 1680/252 simplified gives 20/3
  6. So, 70/28 + 75/18 = 20/3
    In mixed form: 62/3

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