Add 40/35 and 28/18, Solve 1 5/35 + 1 10/18 as a fraction

Add 40/35 and 28/18

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 1 10/18

40/35 + 28/18 is 170/63.

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,
40/35 = 40 × 18/35 × 18 = 720/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
28/18 = 28 × 35/18 × 35 = 980/630
Add the two like fractions:
720/630 + 980/630 = 720 + 980/630 = 1700/630
1700/630 simplified gives 170/63
So, 40/35 + 28/18 = 170/63
In mixed form: 244/63

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