Add 6/35 and 45/18
1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 2 9/18
6/35 + 45/18 is 187/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/35 = 6 × 18/35 × 18 = 108/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
45/18 = 45 × 35/18 × 35 = 1575/630 - Add the two like fractions:
108/630 + 1575/630 = 108 + 1575/630 = 1683/630 - 1683/630 simplified gives 187/70
- So, 6/35 + 45/18 = 187/70
In mixed form: 247/70
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