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Add 42/35 and 30/18

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 1 12/18

42/35 + 30/18 is 43/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    42/35 = 42 × 18/35 × 18 = 756/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    30/18 = 30 × 35/18 × 35 = 1050/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/630 + 1050/630 = 756 + 1050/630 = 1806/630
  5. 1806/630 simplified gives 43/15
  6. So, 42/35 + 30/18 = 43/15
    In mixed form: 213/15

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