Add 18/35 and 36/49
18/35 + 36/49 is 306/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
18/35 = 18 × 7/35 × 7 = 126/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
36/49 = 36 × 5/49 × 5 = 180/245 - Add the two like fractions:
126/245 + 180/245 = 126 + 180/245 = 306/245 - So, 18/35 + 36/49 = 306/245
In mixed form: 161/245
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