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Add 2/35 and 3/18

2/35 + 3/18 is 47/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    2/35 = 2 × 18/35 × 18 = 36/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    3/18 = 3 × 35/18 × 35 = 105/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/630 + 105/630 = 36 + 105/630 = 141/630
  5. 141/630 simplified gives 47/210
  6. So, 2/35 + 3/18 = 47/210

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