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Add 35/18 and 18/10

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 1 8/10

35/18 + 18/10 is 337/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    18/10 = 18 × 9/10 × 9 = 162/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/90 + 162/90 = 175 + 162/90 = 337/90
  5. So, 35/18 + 18/10 = 337/90
    In mixed form: 367/90

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