Add 81/18 and 2/35
1st number: 4 9/18, 2nd number: 2/35
81/18 + 2/35 is 319/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
81/18 = 81 × 35/18 × 35 = 2835/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
2/35 = 2 × 18/35 × 18 = 36/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/630 + 36/630 = 2835 + 36/630 = 2871/630 - 2871/630 simplified gives 319/70
- So, 81/18 + 2/35 = 319/70
In mixed form: 439/70
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