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Add 8/35 and 28/18

1st number: 8/35, 2nd number: 1 10/18

8/35 + 28/18 is 562/315.

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,
    8/35 = 8 × 18/35 × 18 = 144/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    28/18 = 28 × 35/18 × 35 = 980/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/630 + 980/630 = 144 + 980/630 = 1124/630
  5. 1124/630 simplified gives 562/315
  6. So, 8/35 + 28/18 = 562/315
    In mixed form: 1247/315

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