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Add 18/21 and 35/10

1st number: 18/21, 2nd number: 3 5/10

18/21 + 35/10 is 61/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 10 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    18/21 = 18 × 10/21 × 10 = 180/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    35/10 = 35 × 21/10 × 21 = 735/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/210 + 735/210 = 180 + 735/210 = 915/210
  5. 915/210 simplified gives 61/14
  6. So, 18/21 + 35/10 = 61/14
    In mixed form: 45/14

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