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Add 32/35 and 4/18

32/35 + 4/18 is 358/315.

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,
    32/35 = 32 × 18/35 × 18 = 576/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    4/18 = 4 × 35/18 × 35 = 140/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/630 + 140/630 = 576 + 140/630 = 716/630
  5. 716/630 simplified gives 358/315
  6. So, 32/35 + 4/18 = 358/315
    In mixed form: 143/315

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