Add 84/35 and 35/18
1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 1 17/18
84/35 + 35/18 is 391/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
84/35 = 84 × 18/35 × 18 = 1512/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
35/18 = 35 × 35/18 × 35 = 1225/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/630 + 1225/630 = 1512 + 1225/630 = 2737/630 - 2737/630 simplified gives 391/90
- So, 84/35 + 35/18 = 391/90
In mixed form: 431/90
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