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Add 35/18 and 6/3

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 2 0/3

35/18 + 6/3 is 71/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    35/18 = 35 × 1/18 × 1 = 35/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    6/3 = 6 × 6/3 × 6 = 36/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/18 + 36/18 = 35 + 36/18 = 71/18
  5. So, 35/18 + 6/3 = 71/18
    In mixed form: 317/18

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