Add 96/70 and 4/18, Solve 1 26/70 + 4/18 as a fraction

Add 96/70 and 4/18

1^st number: 1 26/70, 2^nd number: 4/18

96/70 + 4/18 is 502/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
96/70 = 96 × 9/70 × 9 = 864/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
4/18 = 4 × 35/18 × 35 = 140/630
Add the two like fractions:
864/630 + 140/630 = 864 + 140/630 = 1004/630
1004/630 simplified gives 502/315
So, 96/70 + 4/18 = 502/315
In mixed form: 1187/315

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