Add 10/35 and 35/18, Solve 10/35 + 1 17/18 as a fraction

Add 10/35 and 35/18

1^st number: 10/35, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

10/35 + 35/18 is 281/126.

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,
10/35 = 10 × 18/35 × 18 = 180/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
35/18 = 35 × 35/18 × 35 = 1225/630
Add the two like fractions:
180/630 + 1225/630 = 180 + 1225/630 = 1405/630
1405/630 simplified gives 281/126
So, 10/35 + 35/18 = 281/126
In mixed form: 229/126

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