Add 7/35 and 98/18, Solve 7/35 + 5 8/18 as a fraction

Add 7/35 and 98/18

1^st number: 7/35, 2^nd number: 5 8/18

7/35 + 98/18 is 254/45.

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,
98/18 = 98 × 35/18 × 35 = 3430/630
Add the two like fractions:
126/630 + 3430/630 = 126 + 3430/630 = 3556/630
3556/630 simplified gives 254/45
So, 7/35 + 98/18 = 254/45
In mixed form: 529/45

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