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Add 80/70 and 18/64

1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 18/64

80/70 + 18/64 is 319/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    80/70 = 80 × 32/70 × 32 = 2560/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    18/64 = 18 × 35/64 × 35 = 630/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2560/2240 + 630/2240 = 2560 + 630/2240 = 3190/2240
  5. 3190/2240 simplified gives 319/224
  6. So, 80/70 + 18/64 = 319/224
    In mixed form: 195/224

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