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Add 75/18 and 1/70

1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 1/70

75/18 + 1/70 is 439/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    75/18 = 75 × 35/18 × 35 = 2625/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2625/630 + 9/630 = 2625 + 9/630 = 2634/630
  5. 2634/630 simplified gives 439/105
  6. So, 75/18 + 1/70 = 439/105
    In mixed form: 419/105

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