Add 70/8 and 5/18
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 5/18
70/8 + 5/18 is 325/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
70/8 = 70 × 9/8 × 9 = 630/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
5/18 = 5 × 4/18 × 4 = 20/72 - Add the two like fractions:
630/72 + 20/72 = 630 + 20/72 = 650/72 - 650/72 simplified gives 325/36
- So, 70/8 + 5/18 = 325/36
In mixed form: 91/36
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