Add 12/35 and 18/12
1st number: 12/35, 2nd number: 1 6/12
12/35 + 18/12 is 129/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
12/35 = 12 × 12/35 × 12 = 144/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
18/12 = 18 × 35/12 × 35 = 630/420 - Add the two like fractions:
144/420 + 630/420 = 144 + 630/420 = 774/420 - 774/420 simplified gives 129/70
- So, 12/35 + 18/12 = 129/70
In mixed form: 159/70
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