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Add 35/18 and 8/14

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 8/14

35/18 + 8/14 is 317/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    35/18 = 35 × 7/18 × 7 = 245/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    8/14 = 8 × 9/14 × 9 = 72/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/126 + 72/126 = 245 + 72/126 = 317/126
  5. So, 35/18 + 8/14 = 317/126
    In mixed form: 265/126

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