Add 12/35 and 15/18
12/35 + 15/18 is 247/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
15/18 = 15 × 35/18 × 35 = 525/630 - Add the two like fractions:
216/630 + 525/630 = 216 + 525/630 = 741/630 - 741/630 simplified gives 247/210
- So, 12/35 + 15/18 = 247/210
In mixed form: 137/210
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