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Add 18/36 and 24/35

18/36 + 24/35 is 83/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    18/36 = 18 × 35/36 × 35 = 630/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    24/35 = 24 × 36/35 × 36 = 864/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/1260 + 864/1260 = 630 + 864/1260 = 1494/1260
  5. 1494/1260 simplified gives 83/70
  6. So, 18/36 + 24/35 = 83/70
    In mixed form: 113/70

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