Add 12/18 and 3/8
12/18 + 3/8 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
12/18 = 12 × 4/18 × 4 = 48/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72 - Add the two like fractions:
48/72 + 27/72 = 48 + 27/72 = 75/72 - 75/72 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 12/18 + 3/8 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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