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Add 3/35 and 2/18

3/35 + 2/18 is 62/315.

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,
    3/35 = 3 × 18/35 × 18 = 54/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    2/18 = 2 × 35/18 × 35 = 70/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/630 + 70/630 = 54 + 70/630 = 124/630
  5. 124/630 simplified gives 62/315
  6. So, 3/35 + 2/18 = 62/315

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