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Add 18/35 and 27/6

1st number: 18/35, 2nd number: 4 3/6

18/35 + 27/6 is 351/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    18/35 = 18 × 6/35 × 6 = 108/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    27/6 = 27 × 35/6 × 35 = 945/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/210 + 945/210 = 108 + 945/210 = 1053/210
  5. 1053/210 simplified gives 351/70
  6. So, 18/35 + 27/6 = 351/70
    In mixed form: 51/70

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