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Add 35/5 and 45/18

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 2 9/18

35/5 + 45/18 is 19/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    35/5 = 35 × 18/5 × 18 = 630/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/90 + 225/90 = 630 + 225/90 = 855/90
  5. 855/90 simplified gives 19/2
  6. So, 35/5 + 45/18 = 19/2
    In mixed form: 91/2

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