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Add 40/18 and 35/10

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 3 5/10

40/18 + 35/10 is 103/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    35/10 = 35 × 9/10 × 9 = 315/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/90 + 315/90 = 200 + 315/90 = 515/90
  5. 515/90 simplified gives 103/18
  6. So, 40/18 + 35/10 = 103/18
    In mixed form: 513/18

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