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Add 18/35 and 8/10

18/35 + 8/10 is 46/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    18/35 = 18 × 2/35 × 2 = 36/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    8/10 = 8 × 7/10 × 7 = 56/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/70 + 56/70 = 36 + 56/70 = 92/70
  5. 92/70 simplified gives 46/35
  6. So, 18/35 + 8/10 = 46/35
    In mixed form: 111/35

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