Add 12/35 and 3/9
12/35 + 3/9 is 71/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
3/9 = 3 × 35/9 × 35 = 105/315 - Add the two like fractions:
108/315 + 105/315 = 108 + 105/315 = 213/315 - 213/315 simplified gives 71/105
- So, 12/35 + 3/9 = 71/105
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