Add 35/25 and 12/18
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 12/18
35/25 + 12/18 is 31/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
35/25 = 35 × 18/25 × 18 = 630/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
12/18 = 12 × 25/18 × 25 = 300/450 - Add the two like fractions:
630/450 + 300/450 = 630 + 300/450 = 930/450 - 930/450 simplified gives 31/15
- So, 35/25 + 12/18 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15
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