Add 42/35 and 4/18, Solve 1 7/35 + 4/18 as a fraction

Add 42/35 and 4/18

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 4/18

42/35 + 4/18 is 64/45.

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,
42/35 = 42 × 18/35 × 18 = 756/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
4/18 = 4 × 35/18 × 35 = 140/630
Add the two like fractions:
756/630 + 140/630 = 756 + 140/630 = 896/630
896/630 simplified gives 64/45
So, 42/35 + 4/18 = 64/45
In mixed form: 119/45

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