Answer:
Bilbo and Gollum are hobbits and close to one another
Explanation:
They both used the ring, and they decide to lose their souls for the sake of the ring. This is because the ring played its part by giving a longer life. Bilbo and Gollum speak a similar dialect that are they understand each other language that helps them to converse with each other comfortably.
Given that both are from a similar culture plays similarities and their likeness. Before the ring corrupted Gollum, he was initially a member of the river folk.
