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Add 6/4 and 18/35

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 18/35

6/4 + 18/35 is 141/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    6/4 = 6 × 35/4 × 35 = 210/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    18/35 = 18 × 4/35 × 4 = 72/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/140 + 72/140 = 210 + 72/140 = 282/140
  5. 282/140 simplified gives 141/70
  6. So, 6/4 + 18/35 = 141/70
    In mixed form: 21/70

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