Add 4/12 and 6/18
4/12 + 6/18 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
4/12 = 4 × 3/12 × 3 = 12/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
6/18 = 6 × 2/18 × 2 = 12/36 - Add the two like fractions:
12/36 + 12/36 = 12 + 12/36 = 24/36 - 24/36 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 4/12 + 6/18 = 2/3
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