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Add 7/35 and 45/18

1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 2 9/18

7/35 + 45/18 is 27/10.

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,
    7/35 = 7 × 18/35 × 18 = 126/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    45/18 = 45 × 35/18 × 35 = 1575/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/630 + 1575/630 = 126 + 1575/630 = 1701/630
  5. 1701/630 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 7/35 + 45/18 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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