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Add 4/18 and 7/35

4/18 + 7/35 is 19/45.

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,
    4/18 = 4 × 35/18 × 35 = 140/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    7/35 = 7 × 18/35 × 18 = 126/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/630 + 126/630 = 140 + 126/630 = 266/630
  5. 266/630 simplified gives 19/45
  6. So, 4/18 + 7/35 = 19/45

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