Add 75/35 and 4/18, Solve 2 5/35 + 4/18 as a fraction

Add 75/35 and 4/18

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 4/18

75/35 + 4/18 is 149/63.

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,
75/35 = 75 × 18/35 × 18 = 1350/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
4/18 = 4 × 35/18 × 35 = 140/630
Add the two like fractions:
1350/630 + 140/630 = 1350 + 140/630 = 1490/630
1490/630 simplified gives 149/63
So, 75/35 + 4/18 = 149/63
In mixed form: 223/63

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