Add 80/18 and 60/70
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 60/70
80/18 + 60/70 is 334/63.
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,
60/70 = 60 × 9/70 × 9 = 540/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/630 + 540/630 = 2800 + 540/630 = 3340/630 - 3340/630 simplified gives 334/63
- So, 80/18 + 60/70 = 334/63
In mixed form: 519/63
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