Add 4/12 and 7/18
4/12 + 7/18 is 13/18.
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,
7/18 = 7 × 2/18 × 2 = 14/36 - Add the two like fractions:
12/36 + 14/36 = 12 + 14/36 = 26/36 - 26/36 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 4/12 + 7/18 = 13/18
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