Add 48/35 and 96/18, Solve 1 13/35 + 5 6/18 as a fraction

Add 48/35 and 96/18

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 5 6/18

48/35 + 96/18 is 704/105.

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,
96/18 = 96 × 35/18 × 35 = 3360/630
Add the two like fractions:
864/630 + 3360/630 = 864 + 3360/630 = 4224/630
4224/630 simplified gives 704/105
So, 48/35 + 96/18 = 704/105
In mixed form: 674/105

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