Add 80/18 and 5/70
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 5/70
80/18 + 5/70 is 569/126.
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,
80/18 = 80 × 35/18 × 35 = 2800/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/630 + 45/630 = 2800 + 45/630 = 2845/630 - 2845/630 simplified gives 569/126
- So, 80/18 + 5/70 = 569/126
In mixed form: 465/126
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