Add 24/18 and 12/35
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 12/35
24/18 + 12/35 is 176/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
24/18 = 24 × 35/18 × 35 = 840/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
12/35 = 12 × 18/35 × 18 = 216/630 - Add the two like fractions:
840/630 + 216/630 = 840 + 216/630 = 1056/630 - 1056/630 simplified gives 176/105
- So, 24/18 + 12/35 = 176/105
In mixed form: 171/105
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