Add 70/40 and 2/18
1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 2/18
70/40 + 2/18 is 67/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
70/40 = 70 × 9/40 × 9 = 630/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
2/18 = 2 × 20/18 × 20 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
630/360 + 40/360 = 630 + 40/360 = 670/360 - 670/360 simplified gives 67/36
- So, 70/40 + 2/18 = 67/36
In mixed form: 131/36
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