Add 6/35 and 18/45
6/35 + 18/45 is 4/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
6/35 = 6 × 9/35 × 9 = 54/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
18/45 = 18 × 7/45 × 7 = 126/315 - Add the two like fractions:
54/315 + 126/315 = 54 + 126/315 = 180/315 - 180/315 simplified gives 4/7
- So, 6/35 + 18/45 = 4/7
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