Add 35/4 and 3/18, Solve 8 3/4 + 3/18 as a fraction

Add 35/4 and 3/18

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 3/18

35/4 + 3/18 is 107/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
35/4 = 35 × 9/4 × 9 = 315/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
3/18 = 3 × 2/18 × 2 = 6/36
Add the two like fractions:
315/36 + 6/36 = 315 + 6/36 = 321/36
321/36 simplified gives 107/12
So, 35/4 + 3/18 = 107/12
In mixed form: 811/12

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