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Add 12/18 and 4/35

12/18 + 4/35 is 82/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    12/18 = 12 × 35/18 × 35 = 420/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    4/35 = 4 × 18/35 × 18 = 72/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/630 + 72/630 = 420 + 72/630 = 492/630
  5. 492/630 simplified gives 82/105
  6. So, 12/18 + 4/35 = 82/105

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