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Add 35/18 and 56/35

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 1 21/35

35/18 + 56/35 is 319/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    35/18 = 35 × 35/18 × 35 = 1225/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    56/35 = 56 × 18/35 × 18 = 1008/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/630 + 1008/630 = 1225 + 1008/630 = 2233/630
  5. 2233/630 simplified gives 319/90
  6. So, 35/18 + 56/35 = 319/90
    In mixed form: 349/90

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