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Add 70/60 and 18/80

1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 18/80

70/60 + 18/80 is 167/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    70/60 = 70 × 4/60 × 4 = 280/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/240 + 54/240 = 280 + 54/240 = 334/240
  5. 334/240 simplified gives 167/120
  6. So, 70/60 + 18/80 = 167/120
    In mixed form: 147/120

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