Add 64/18 and 35/12
1st number: 3 10/18, 2nd number: 2 11/12
64/18 + 35/12 is 233/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
64/18 = 64 × 2/18 × 2 = 128/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
35/12 = 35 × 3/12 × 3 = 105/36 - Add the two like fractions:
128/36 + 105/36 = 128 + 105/36 = 233/36 - So, 64/18 + 35/12 = 233/36
In mixed form: 617/36
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