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Add 80/18 and 3/70

1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 3/70

80/18 + 3/70 is 2827/630.

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,
    80/18 = 80 × 35/18 × 35 = 2800/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    3/70 = 3 × 9/70 × 9 = 27/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/630 + 27/630 = 2800 + 27/630 = 2827/630
  5. So, 80/18 + 3/70 = 2827/630
    In mixed form: 4307/630

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