Add 1/12 and 35/36
1/12 + 35/36 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
1/12 = 1 × 3/12 × 3 = 3/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36 - Add the two like fractions:
3/36 + 35/36 = 3 + 35/36 = 38/36 - 38/36 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 1/12 + 35/36 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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