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Add 5/18 and 35/4

1st number: 5/18, 2nd number: 8 3/4

5/18 + 35/4 is 325/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    5/18 = 5 × 2/18 × 2 = 10/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    35/4 = 35 × 9/4 × 9 = 315/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/36 + 315/36 = 10 + 315/36 = 325/36
  5. So, 5/18 + 35/4 = 325/36
    In mixed form: 91/36

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