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Add 35/5 and 18/45

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 18/45

35/5 + 18/45 is 37/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    35/5 = 35 × 9/5 × 9 = 315/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    18/45 = 18 × 1/45 × 1 = 18/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/45 + 18/45 = 315 + 18/45 = 333/45
  5. 333/45 simplified gives 37/5
  6. So, 35/5 + 18/45 = 37/5
    In mixed form: 72/5

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