Add 12/18 and 35/70
12/18 + 35/70 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 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 70 × 9 = 630,
35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630 - Add the two like fractions:
420/630 + 315/630 = 420 + 315/630 = 735/630 - 735/630 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 12/18 + 35/70 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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