Add 35/18 and 42/4
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 10 2/4
35/18 + 42/4 is 112/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
35/18 = 35 × 2/18 × 2 = 70/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
42/4 = 42 × 9/4 × 9 = 378/36 - Add the two like fractions:
70/36 + 378/36 = 70 + 378/36 = 448/36 - 448/36 simplified gives 112/9
- So, 35/18 + 42/4 = 112/9
In mixed form: 124/9
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