Add 30/35 and 12/18
30/35 + 12/18 is 32/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
30/35 = 30 × 18/35 × 18 = 540/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
12/18 = 12 × 35/18 × 35 = 420/630 - Add the two like fractions:
540/630 + 420/630 = 540 + 420/630 = 960/630 - 960/630 simplified gives 32/21
- So, 30/35 + 12/18 = 32/21
In mixed form: 111/21
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