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Add 70/30 and 25/18

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 1 7/18

70/30 + 25/18 is 67/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    70/30 = 70 × 3/30 × 3 = 210/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/90 + 125/90 = 210 + 125/90 = 335/90
  5. 335/90 simplified gives 67/18
  6. So, 70/30 + 25/18 = 67/18
    In mixed form: 313/18

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