Add 12/35 and 40/18, Solve 12/35 + 2 4/18 as a fraction

Add 12/35 and 40/18

1^st number: 12/35, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

12/35 + 40/18 is 808/315.

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,
40/18 = 40 × 35/18 × 35 = 1400/630
Add the two like fractions:
216/630 + 1400/630 = 216 + 1400/630 = 1616/630
1616/630 simplified gives 808/315
So, 12/35 + 40/18 = 808/315
In mixed form: 2178/315

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