Add 7/35 and 21/18, Solve 7/35 + 1 3/18 as a fraction

Add 7/35 and 21/18

1^st number: 7/35, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

7/35 + 21/18 is 41/30.

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,
7/35 = 7 × 18/35 × 18 = 126/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
21/18 = 21 × 35/18 × 35 = 735/630
Add the two like fractions:
126/630 + 735/630 = 126 + 735/630 = 861/630
861/630 simplified gives 41/30
So, 7/35 + 21/18 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30

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