Add 18/9 and 2/35, Solve 2 0/9 + 2/35 as a fraction

Add 18/9 and 2/35

1^st number: 2 0/9, 2^nd number: 2/35

18/9 + 2/35 is 72/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
18/9 = 18 × 35/9 × 35 = 630/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315
Add the two like fractions:
630/315 + 18/315 = 630 + 18/315 = 648/315
648/315 simplified gives 72/35
So, 18/9 + 2/35 = 72/35
In mixed form: 22/35

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