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Add 36/18 and 28/35

1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 28/35

36/18 + 28/35 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 35 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    36/18 = 36 × 35/18 × 35 = 1260/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    28/35 = 28 × 18/35 × 18 = 504/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/630 + 504/630 = 1260 + 504/630 = 1764/630
  5. 1764/630 simplified gives 14/5
  6. So, 36/18 + 28/35 = 14/5
    In mixed form: 24/5

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