Add 70/35 and 12/18
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 12/18
70/35 + 12/18 is 8/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
70/35 = 70 × 18/35 × 18 = 1260/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
12/18 = 12 × 35/18 × 35 = 420/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/630 + 420/630 = 1260 + 420/630 = 1680/630 - 1680/630 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 70/35 + 12/18 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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