Add 35/18 and 12/21
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 12/21
35/18 + 12/21 is 317/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
35/18 = 35 × 7/18 × 7 = 245/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
12/21 = 12 × 6/21 × 6 = 72/126 - Add the two like fractions:
245/126 + 72/126 = 245 + 72/126 = 317/126 - So, 35/18 + 12/21 = 317/126
In mixed form: 265/126
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