Add 35/18 and 12/5
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 2 2/5
35/18 + 12/5 is 391/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
12/5 = 12 × 18/5 × 18 = 216/90 - Add the two like fractions:
175/90 + 216/90 = 175 + 216/90 = 391/90 - So, 35/18 + 12/5 = 391/90
In mixed form: 431/90
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