Add 56/35 and 7/18, Solve 1 21/35 + 7/18 as a fraction

Add 56/35 and 7/18

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 7/18

56/35 + 7/18 is 179/90.

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,
56/35 = 56 × 18/35 × 18 = 1008/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
7/18 = 7 × 35/18 × 35 = 245/630
Add the two like fractions:
1008/630 + 245/630 = 1008 + 245/630 = 1253/630
1253/630 simplified gives 179/90
So, 56/35 + 7/18 = 179/90
In mixed form: 189/90

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