Add 4/35 and 21/18, Solve 4/35 + 1 3/18 as a fraction

Add 4/35 and 21/18

1^st number: 4/35, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

4/35 + 21/18 is 269/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
4/35 = 4 × 18/35 × 18 = 72/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
21/18 = 21 × 35/18 × 35 = 735/630
Add the two like fractions:
72/630 + 735/630 = 72 + 735/630 = 807/630
807/630 simplified gives 269/210
So, 4/35 + 21/18 = 269/210
In mixed form: 159/210

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