Add 40/18 and 20/35, Solve 2 4/18 + 20/35 as a fraction

Add 40/18 and 20/35

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 20/35

40/18 + 20/35 is 176/63.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
40/18 = 40 × 35/18 × 35 = 1400/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
20/35 = 20 × 18/35 × 18 = 360/630
Add the two like fractions:
1400/630 + 360/630 = 1400 + 360/630 = 1760/630
1760/630 simplified gives 176/63
So, 40/18 + 20/35 = 176/63
In mixed form: 250/63

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