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Add 18/35 and 18/49

18/35 + 18/49 is 216/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
    18/35 = 18 × 7/35 × 7 = 126/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    18/49 = 18 × 5/49 × 5 = 90/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/245 + 90/245 = 126 + 90/245 = 216/245
  5. So, 18/35 + 18/49 = 216/245

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