Add 9/35 and 6/12
9/35 + 6/12 is 53/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
9/35 = 9 × 12/35 × 12 = 108/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
6/12 = 6 × 35/12 × 35 = 210/420 - Add the two like fractions:
108/420 + 210/420 = 108 + 210/420 = 318/420 - 318/420 simplified gives 53/70
- So, 9/35 + 6/12 = 53/70
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