Add 35/18 and 5/35, Solve 1 17/18 + 5/35 as a fraction

Add 35/18 and 5/35

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 5/35

35/18 + 5/35 is 263/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
35/18 = 35 × 35/18 × 35 = 1225/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
5/35 = 5 × 18/35 × 18 = 90/630
Add the two like fractions:
1225/630 + 90/630 = 1225 + 90/630 = 1315/630
1315/630 simplified gives 263/126
So, 35/18 + 5/35 = 263/126
In mixed form: 211/126

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