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Add 10/18 and 35/49

10/18 + 35/49 is 80/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 49 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    10/18 = 10 × 49/18 × 49 = 490/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    35/49 = 35 × 18/49 × 18 = 630/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/882 + 630/882 = 490 + 630/882 = 1120/882
  5. 1120/882 simplified gives 80/63
  6. So, 10/18 + 35/49 = 80/63
    In mixed form: 117/63

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