Add 12/5 and 4/18
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 4/18
12/5 + 4/18 is 118/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
12/5 = 12 × 18/5 × 18 = 216/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
216/90 + 20/90 = 216 + 20/90 = 236/90 - 236/90 simplified gives 118/45
- So, 12/5 + 4/18 = 118/45
In mixed form: 228/45
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