Add 6/12 and 18/35
6/12 + 18/35 is 71/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
6/12 = 6 × 35/12 × 35 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
18/35 = 18 × 12/35 × 12 = 216/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 216/420 = 210 + 216/420 = 426/420 - 426/420 simplified gives 71/70
- So, 6/12 + 18/35 = 71/70
In mixed form: 11/70
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/12+36/35 6/24+18/35 6/12+18/70 18/12+18/35 6/12+54/35 6/36+18/35 30/12+18/35 6/12+90/35 6/60+18/35 42/12+18/35 6/84+18/35