Add 5/35 and 18/10, Solve 5/35 + 1 8/10 as a fraction

Add 5/35 and 18/10

1^st number: 5/35, 2^nd number: 1 8/10

5/35 + 18/10 is 68/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
18/10 = 18 × 7/10 × 7 = 126/70
Add the two like fractions:
10/70 + 126/70 = 10 + 126/70 = 136/70
136/70 simplified gives 68/35
So, 5/35 + 18/10 = 68/35
In mixed form: 133/35

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