Add 18/35 and 9/16, Solve 18/35 + 9/16 as a fraction

Add 18/35 and 9/16

18/35 + 9/16 is 603/560.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
18/35 = 18 × 16/35 × 16 = 288/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
9/16 = 9 × 35/16 × 35 = 315/560
Add the two like fractions:
288/560 + 315/560 = 288 + 315/560 = 603/560
So, 18/35 + 9/16 = 603/560
In mixed form: 143/560

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