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Add 4/10 and 18/35

4/10 + 18/35 is 32/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    4/10 = 4 × 7/10 × 7 = 28/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    18/35 = 18 × 2/35 × 2 = 36/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/70 + 36/70 = 28 + 36/70 = 64/70
  5. 64/70 simplified gives 32/35
  6. So, 4/10 + 18/35 = 32/35

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