Add 18/10 and 3/35, Solve 1 8/10 + 3/35 as a fraction

Add 18/10 and 3/35

1^st number: 1 8/10, 2^nd number: 3/35

18/10 + 3/35 is 66/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
18/10 = 18 × 7/10 × 7 = 126/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
3/35 = 3 × 2/35 × 2 = 6/70
Add the two like fractions:
126/70 + 6/70 = 126 + 6/70 = 132/70
132/70 simplified gives 66/35
So, 18/10 + 3/35 = 66/35
In mixed form: 131/35

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