Add 18/35 and 7/8
18/35 + 7/8 is 389/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
18/35 = 18 × 8/35 × 8 = 144/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
7/8 = 7 × 35/8 × 35 = 245/280 - Add the two like fractions:
144/280 + 245/280 = 144 + 245/280 = 389/280 - So, 18/35 + 7/8 = 389/280
In mixed form: 1109/280
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