Add 70/30 and 4/18
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 4/18
70/30 + 4/18 is 23/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
70/30 = 70 × 3/30 × 3 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
210/90 + 20/90 = 210 + 20/90 = 230/90 - 230/90 simplified gives 23/9
- So, 70/30 + 4/18 = 23/9
In mixed form: 25/9
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