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Add 70/28 and 8/18

1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 8/18

70/28 + 8/18 is 53/18.

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,
    8/18 = 8 × 14/18 × 14 = 112/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/252 + 112/252 = 630 + 112/252 = 742/252
  5. 742/252 simplified gives 53/18
  6. So, 70/28 + 8/18 = 53/18
    In mixed form: 217/18

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