Add 2/4 and 18/35
2/4 + 18/35 is 71/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
18/35 = 18 × 4/35 × 4 = 72/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 72/140 = 70 + 72/140 = 142/140 - 142/140 simplified gives 71/70
- So, 2/4 + 18/35 = 71/70
In mixed form: 11/70
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