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Add 5/12 and 3/18

5/12 + 3/18 is 7/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    5/12 = 5 × 3/12 × 3 = 15/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    3/18 = 3 × 2/18 × 2 = 6/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/36 + 6/36 = 15 + 6/36 = 21/36
  5. 21/36 simplified gives 7/12
  6. So, 5/12 + 3/18 = 7/12

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