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Add 18/8 and 9/35

1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 9/35

18/8 + 9/35 is 351/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    18/8 = 18 × 35/8 × 35 = 630/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/280 + 72/280 = 630 + 72/280 = 702/280
  5. 702/280 simplified gives 351/140
  6. So, 18/8 + 9/35 = 351/140
    In mixed form: 271/140

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