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Add 30/18 and 2/35

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 2/35

30/18 + 2/35 is 181/105.

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,
    30/18 = 30 × 35/18 × 35 = 1050/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    2/35 = 2 × 18/35 × 18 = 36/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/630 + 36/630 = 1050 + 36/630 = 1086/630
  5. 1086/630 simplified gives 181/105
  6. So, 30/18 + 2/35 = 181/105
    In mixed form: 176/105

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