Add 35/18 and 84/48, Solve 1 17/18 + 1 36/48 as a fraction

Add 35/18 and 84/48

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

35/18 + 84/48 is 133/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
35/18 = 35 × 8/18 × 8 = 280/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
84/48 = 84 × 3/48 × 3 = 252/144
Add the two like fractions:
280/144 + 252/144 = 280 + 252/144 = 532/144
532/144 simplified gives 133/36
So, 35/18 + 84/48 = 133/36
In mixed form: 325/36

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