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Add 35/18 and 40/20

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 2 0/20

35/18 + 40/20 is 71/18.

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,
    40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/180 + 360/180 = 350 + 360/180 = 710/180
  5. 710/180 simplified gives 71/18
  6. So, 35/18 + 40/20 = 71/18
    In mixed form: 317/18

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