Add 8/18 and 56/70
8/18 + 56/70 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
8/18 = 8 × 35/18 × 35 = 280/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
56/70 = 56 × 9/70 × 9 = 504/630 - Add the two like fractions:
280/630 + 504/630 = 280 + 504/630 = 784/630 - 784/630 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 8/18 + 56/70 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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