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Add 18/35 and 14/18

18/35 + 14/18 is 407/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    18/35 = 18 × 18/35 × 18 = 324/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    14/18 = 14 × 35/18 × 35 = 490/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/630 + 490/630 = 324 + 490/630 = 814/630
  5. 814/630 simplified gives 407/315
  6. So, 18/35 + 14/18 = 407/315
    In mixed form: 192/315

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