Add 18/12 and 35/36
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 35/36
18/12 + 35/36 is 89/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
18/12 = 18 × 3/12 × 3 = 54/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36 - Add the two like fractions:
54/36 + 35/36 = 54 + 35/36 = 89/36 - So, 18/12 + 35/36 = 89/36
In mixed form: 217/36
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