Add 4/35 and 45/18, Solve 4/35 + 2 9/18 as a fraction

Add 4/35 and 45/18

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

4/35 + 45/18 is 183/70.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
4/35 = 4 × 18/35 × 18 = 72/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
45/18 = 45 × 35/18 × 35 = 1575/630
Add the two like fractions:
72/630 + 1575/630 = 72 + 1575/630 = 1647/630
1647/630 simplified gives 183/70
So, 4/35 + 45/18 = 183/70
In mixed form: 243/70

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