Add 35/36 and 12/18
35/36 + 12/18 is 59/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
12/18 = 12 × 2/18 × 2 = 24/36 - Add the two like fractions:
35/36 + 24/36 = 35 + 24/36 = 59/36 - So, 35/36 + 12/18 = 59/36
In mixed form: 123/36
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