Add 18/12 and 15/5
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 3 0/5
18/12 + 15/5 is 9/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
18/12 = 18 × 5/12 × 5 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
15/5 = 15 × 12/5 × 12 = 180/60 - Add the two like fractions:
90/60 + 180/60 = 90 + 180/60 = 270/60 - 270/60 simplified gives 9/2
- So, 18/12 + 15/5 = 9/2
In mixed form: 41/2
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