Add 21/18 and 2/35
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 2/35
21/18 + 2/35 is 257/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
21/18 = 21 × 35/18 × 35 = 735/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
2/35 = 2 × 18/35 × 18 = 36/630 - Add the two like fractions:
735/630 + 36/630 = 735 + 36/630 = 771/630 - 771/630 simplified gives 257/210
- So, 21/18 + 2/35 = 257/210
In mixed form: 147/210
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