Add 9/18 and 8/35
9/18 + 8/35 is 51/70.
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,
9/18 = 9 × 35/18 × 35 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
8/35 = 8 × 18/35 × 18 = 144/630 - Add the two like fractions:
315/630 + 144/630 = 315 + 144/630 = 459/630 - 459/630 simplified gives 51/70
- So, 9/18 + 8/35 = 51/70
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