Add 72/4 and 49/70
1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 49/70
72/4 + 49/70 is 187/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
72/4 = 72 × 35/4 × 35 = 2520/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
49/70 = 49 × 2/70 × 2 = 98/140 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/140 + 98/140 = 2520 + 98/140 = 2618/140 - 2618/140 simplified gives 187/10
- So, 72/4 + 49/70 = 187/10
In mixed form: 187/10
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