Add 12/14 and 4/18
12/14 + 4/18 is 68/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
12/14 = 12 × 9/14 × 9 = 108/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126 - Add the two like fractions:
108/126 + 28/126 = 108 + 28/126 = 136/126 - 136/126 simplified gives 68/63
- So, 12/14 + 4/18 = 68/63
In mixed form: 15/63
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