Add 35/18 and 2/5
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 2/5
35/18 + 2/5 is 211/90.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 18/5 × 18 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
175/90 + 36/90 = 175 + 36/90 = 211/90 - So, 35/18 + 2/5 = 211/90
In mixed form: 231/90
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