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Add 35/6 and 1/18

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 1/18

35/6 + 1/18 is 53/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    35/6 = 35 × 3/6 × 3 = 105/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    1/18 = 1 × 1/18 × 1 = 1/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/18 + 1/18 = 105 + 1/18 = 106/18
  5. 106/18 simplified gives 53/9
  6. So, 35/6 + 1/18 = 53/9
    In mixed form: 58/9

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