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Add 45/18 and 36/35

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 1 1/35

45/18 + 36/35 is 247/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    45/18 = 45 × 35/18 × 35 = 1575/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    36/35 = 36 × 18/35 × 18 = 648/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/630 + 648/630 = 1575 + 648/630 = 2223/630
  5. 2223/630 simplified gives 247/70
  6. So, 45/18 + 36/35 = 247/70
    In mixed form: 337/70

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