Add 2/35 and 48/18, Solve 2/35 + 2 12/18 as a fraction

Add 2/35 and 48/18

1^st number: 2/35, 2^nd number: 2 12/18

2/35 + 48/18 is 286/105.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
2/35 = 2 × 18/35 × 18 = 36/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
48/18 = 48 × 35/18 × 35 = 1680/630
Add the two like fractions:
36/630 + 1680/630 = 36 + 1680/630 = 1716/630
1716/630 simplified gives 286/105
So, 2/35 + 48/18 = 286/105
In mixed form: 276/105

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