Add 18/7 and 35/10
1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 3 5/10
18/7 + 35/10 is 85/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
18/7 = 18 × 10/7 × 10 = 180/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
35/10 = 35 × 7/10 × 7 = 245/70 - Add the two like fractions:
180/70 + 245/70 = 180 + 245/70 = 425/70 - 425/70 simplified gives 85/14
- So, 18/7 + 35/10 = 85/14
In mixed form: 61/14
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