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Add 4/35 and 27/18

1st number: 4/35, 2nd number: 1 9/18

4/35 + 27/18 is 113/70.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    4/35 = 4 × 18/35 × 18 = 72/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    27/18 = 27 × 35/18 × 35 = 945/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/630 + 945/630 = 72 + 945/630 = 1017/630
  5. 1017/630 simplified gives 113/70
  6. So, 4/35 + 27/18 = 113/70
    In mixed form: 143/70

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