Add 9/18 and 12/35
9/18 + 12/35 is 59/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
9/18 = 9 × 35/18 × 35 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
12/35 = 12 × 18/35 × 18 = 216/630 - Add the two like fractions:
315/630 + 216/630 = 315 + 216/630 = 531/630 - 531/630 simplified gives 59/70
- So, 9/18 + 12/35 = 59/70
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