Answers

Add 30/8 and 35/18

1^st number: 3 6/8, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

30/8 + 35/18 is 205/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   30/8 = 30 × 9/8 × 9 = 270/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72
4. Add the two fractions:
   270/72 + 140/72 = 270 + 140/72 = 410/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/36
6. In mixed form: 525/36

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