Add 12/35 and 18/28
12/35 + 18/28 is 69/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
12/35 = 12 × 4/35 × 4 = 48/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140 - Add the two like fractions:
48/140 + 90/140 = 48 + 90/140 = 138/140 - 138/140 simplified gives 69/70
- So, 12/35 + 18/28 = 69/70
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