Add 40/18 and 8/35, Solve 2 4/18 + 8/35 as a fraction

Add 40/18 and 8/35

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 8/35

40/18 + 8/35 is 772/315.

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,
8/35 = 8 × 18/35 × 18 = 144/630
Add the two like fractions:
1400/630 + 144/630 = 1400 + 144/630 = 1544/630
1544/630 simplified gives 772/315
So, 40/18 + 8/35 = 772/315
In mixed form: 2142/315

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