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Add 81/18 and 6/35

1st number: 4 9/18, 2nd number: 6/35

81/18 + 6/35 is 327/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    81/18 = 81 × 35/18 × 35 = 2835/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    6/35 = 6 × 18/35 × 18 = 108/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/630 + 108/630 = 2835 + 108/630 = 2943/630
  5. 2943/630 simplified gives 327/70
  6. So, 81/18 + 6/35 = 327/70
    In mixed form: 447/70

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