Add 3/35 and 84/18, Solve 3/35 + 4 12/18 as a fraction

Add 3/35 and 84/18

1^st number: 3/35, 2^nd number: 4 12/18

3/35 + 84/18 is 499/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
3/35 = 3 × 18/35 × 18 = 54/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
84/18 = 84 × 35/18 × 35 = 2940/630
Add the two like fractions:
54/630 + 2940/630 = 54 + 2940/630 = 2994/630
2994/630 simplified gives 499/105
So, 3/35 + 84/18 = 499/105
In mixed form: 479/105

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