Add 12/35 and 12/18, Solve 12/35 + 12/18 as a fraction

Add 12/35 and 12/18

12/35 + 12/18 is 106/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
12/35 = 12 × 18/35 × 18 = 216/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
12/18 = 12 × 35/18 × 35 = 420/630
Add the two like fractions:
216/630 + 420/630 = 216 + 420/630 = 636/630
636/630 simplified gives 106/105
So, 12/35 + 12/18 = 106/105
In mixed form: 11/105

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