Add 25/2 and 12/18, Solve 12 1/2 + 12/18 as a fraction

Add 25/2 and 12/18

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 12/18

25/2 + 12/18 is 79/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 18 is 18

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
25/2 = 25 × 9/2 × 9 = 225/18
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
12/18 = 12 × 1/18 × 1 = 12/18
Add the two like fractions:
225/18 + 12/18 = 225 + 12/18 = 237/18
237/18 simplified gives 79/6
So, 25/2 + 12/18 = 79/6
In mixed form: 131/6

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