Add 18/12 and 16/35
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 16/35
18/12 + 16/35 is 137/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
18/12 = 18 × 35/12 × 35 = 630/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
16/35 = 16 × 12/35 × 12 = 192/420 - Add the two like fractions:
630/420 + 192/420 = 630 + 192/420 = 822/420 - 822/420 simplified gives 137/70
- So, 18/12 + 16/35 = 137/70
In mixed form: 167/70
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