Add 48/35 and 8/18, Solve 1 13/35 + 8/18 as a fraction

Add 48/35 and 8/18

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 8/18

48/35 + 8/18 is 572/315.

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,
48/35 = 48 × 18/35 × 18 = 864/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
8/18 = 8 × 35/18 × 35 = 280/630
Add the two like fractions:
864/630 + 280/630 = 864 + 280/630 = 1144/630
1144/630 simplified gives 572/315
So, 48/35 + 8/18 = 572/315
In mixed form: 1257/315

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