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Add 18/35 and 42/49

18/35 + 42/49 is 48/35.

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,
    42/49 = 42 × 5/49 × 5 = 210/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/245 + 210/245 = 126 + 210/245 = 336/245
  5. 336/245 simplified gives 48/35
  6. So, 18/35 + 42/49 = 48/35
    In mixed form: 113/35

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