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Add 6/35 and 30/18

1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 1 12/18

6/35 + 30/18 is 193/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    6/35 = 6 × 18/35 × 18 = 108/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    30/18 = 30 × 35/18 × 35 = 1050/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/630 + 1050/630 = 108 + 1050/630 = 1158/630
  5. 1158/630 simplified gives 193/105
  6. So, 6/35 + 30/18 = 193/105
    In mixed form: 188/105

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