Add 45/14 and 35/18, Solve 3 3/14 + 1 17/18 as a fraction

Add 45/14 and 35/18

1^st number: 3 3/14, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

45/14 + 35/18 is 325/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
45/14 = 45 × 9/14 × 9 = 405/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
35/18 = 35 × 7/18 × 7 = 245/126
Add the two like fractions:
405/126 + 245/126 = 405 + 245/126 = 650/126
650/126 simplified gives 325/63
So, 45/14 + 35/18 = 325/63
In mixed form: 510/63

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