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Add 35/18 and 70/30

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 2 10/30

35/18 + 70/30 is 77/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    70/30 = 70 × 3/30 × 3 = 210/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/90 + 210/90 = 175 + 210/90 = 385/90
  5. 385/90 simplified gives 77/18
  6. So, 35/18 + 70/30 = 77/18
    In mixed form: 45/18

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