Add 18/81 and 12/35
18/81 + 12/35 is 178/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
18/81 = 18 × 35/81 × 35 = 630/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
12/35 = 12 × 81/35 × 81 = 972/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
630/2835 + 972/2835 = 630 + 972/2835 = 1602/2835 - 1602/2835 simplified gives 178/315
- So, 18/81 + 12/35 = 178/315
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