Add 18/35 and 32/45
18/35 + 32/45 is 386/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
18/35 = 18 × 9/35 × 9 = 162/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
32/45 = 32 × 7/45 × 7 = 224/315 - Add the two like fractions:
162/315 + 224/315 = 162 + 224/315 = 386/315 - So, 18/35 + 32/45 = 386/315
In mixed form: 171/315
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