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Add 35/18 and 2/10

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

35/18 + 2/10 is 193/90.

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,
    2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/90 + 18/90 = 175 + 18/90 = 193/90
  5. So, 35/18 + 2/10 = 193/90
    In mixed form: 213/90

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