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Add 1/18 and 75/35

1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 2 5/35

1/18 + 75/35 is 277/126.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    1/18 = 1 × 35/18 × 35 = 35/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    75/35 = 75 × 18/35 × 18 = 1350/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/630 + 1350/630 = 35 + 1350/630 = 1385/630
  5. 1385/630 simplified gives 277/126
  6. So, 1/18 + 75/35 = 277/126
    In mixed form: 225/126

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