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Add 35/18 and 16/20

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 16/20

35/18 + 16/20 is 247/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    35/18 = 35 × 10/18 × 10 = 350/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/180 + 144/180 = 350 + 144/180 = 494/180
  5. 494/180 simplified gives 247/90
  6. So, 35/18 + 16/20 = 247/90
    In mixed form: 267/90

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