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Add 6/18 and 7/35

6/18 + 7/35 is 8/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 35 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    6/18 = 6 × 35/18 × 35 = 210/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    7/35 = 7 × 18/35 × 18 = 126/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/630 + 126/630 = 210 + 126/630 = 336/630
  5. 336/630 simplified gives 8/15
  6. So, 6/18 + 7/35 = 8/15

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