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Add 28/35 and 35/18

1st number: 28/35, 2nd number: 1 17/18

28/35 + 35/18 is 247/90.

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,
    28/35 = 28 × 18/35 × 18 = 504/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    35/18 = 35 × 35/18 × 35 = 1225/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/630 + 1225/630 = 504 + 1225/630 = 1729/630
  5. 1729/630 simplified gives 247/90
  6. So, 28/35 + 35/18 = 247/90
    In mixed form: 267/90

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