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Add 18/4 and 36/35

1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 1 1/35

18/4 + 36/35 is 387/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    18/4 = 18 × 35/4 × 35 = 630/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    36/35 = 36 × 4/35 × 4 = 144/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/140 + 144/140 = 630 + 144/140 = 774/140
  5. 774/140 simplified gives 387/70
  6. So, 18/4 + 36/35 = 387/70
    In mixed form: 537/70

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