Add 10/35 and 18/12
1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 1 6/12
10/35 + 18/12 is 25/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
10/35 = 10 × 12/35 × 12 = 120/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
18/12 = 18 × 35/12 × 35 = 630/420 - Add the two like fractions:
120/420 + 630/420 = 120 + 630/420 = 750/420 - 750/420 simplified gives 25/14
- So, 10/35 + 18/12 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14
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