Add 30/35 and 25/18, Solve 30/35 + 1 7/18 as a fraction

Add 30/35 and 25/18

1^st number: 30/35, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

30/35 + 25/18 is 283/126.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
30/35 = 30 × 18/35 × 18 = 540/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
25/18 = 25 × 35/18 × 35 = 875/630
Add the two like fractions:
540/630 + 875/630 = 540 + 875/630 = 1415/630
1415/630 simplified gives 283/126
So, 30/35 + 25/18 = 283/126
In mixed form: 231/126

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