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Add 18/3 and 7/35

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 7/35

18/3 + 7/35 is 31/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    18/3 = 18 × 35/3 × 35 = 630/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    7/35 = 7 × 3/35 × 3 = 21/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/105 + 21/105 = 630 + 21/105 = 651/105
  5. 651/105 simplified gives 31/5
  6. So, 18/3 + 7/35 = 31/5
    In mixed form: 61/5

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