Add 12/18 and 2/35
12/18 + 2/35 is 76/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
12/18 = 12 × 35/18 × 35 = 420/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
2/35 = 2 × 18/35 × 18 = 36/630 - Add the two like fractions:
420/630 + 36/630 = 420 + 36/630 = 456/630 - 456/630 simplified gives 76/105
- So, 12/18 + 2/35 = 76/105
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