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Add 28/18 and 49/35

1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 1 14/35

28/18 + 49/35 is 133/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    28/18 = 28 × 35/18 × 35 = 980/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    49/35 = 49 × 18/35 × 18 = 882/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/630 + 882/630 = 980 + 882/630 = 1862/630
  5. 1862/630 simplified gives 133/45
  6. So, 28/18 + 49/35 = 133/45
    In mixed form: 243/45

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