What would have happened in The Lord of the Rings if Bilbo Baggins had killed Gollum when he had a chance during the events of The Hobbit?

The Lord of the Rings remains one of the greatest pieces ... but what many people overlook is the fact that Smeagol, despite seeming to be of little importance to the story early on, ends up ...

The Lord of the Rings tells the epic tale of how two hobbits ... his friend and demands an explanation for his treating Gollum/Smeagol poorly. At this point, Sam reminds Frodo of his true nature ...