Add 24/12 and 18/35, Solve 2 0/12 + 18/35 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 18/35

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 18/35

24/12 + 18/35 is 88/35.

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,
24/12 = 24 × 35/12 × 35 = 840/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
18/35 = 18 × 12/35 × 12 = 216/420
Add the two like fractions:
840/420 + 216/420 = 840 + 216/420 = 1056/420
1056/420 simplified gives 88/35
So, 24/12 + 18/35 = 88/35
In mixed form: 218/35

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad