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Add 35/18 and 18/4

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 4 2/4

35/18 + 18/4 is 58/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    35/18 = 35 × 2/18 × 2 = 70/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    18/4 = 18 × 9/4 × 9 = 162/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/36 + 162/36 = 70 + 162/36 = 232/36
  5. 232/36 simplified gives 58/9
  6. So, 35/18 + 18/4 = 58/9
    In mixed form: 64/9

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