Add 98/18 and 14/35, Solve 5 8/18 + 14/35 as a fraction

Add 98/18 and 14/35

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 14/35

98/18 + 14/35 is 263/45.

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,
98/18 = 98 × 35/18 × 35 = 3430/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
14/35 = 14 × 18/35 × 18 = 252/630
Add the two like fractions:
3430/630 + 252/630 = 3430 + 252/630 = 3682/630
3682/630 simplified gives 263/45
So, 98/18 + 14/35 = 263/45
In mixed form: 538/45

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