Add 7/12 and 15/18
7/12 + 15/18 is 17/12.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 3/12 × 3 = 21/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
15/18 = 15 × 2/18 × 2 = 30/36 - Add the two like fractions:
21/36 + 30/36 = 21 + 30/36 = 51/36 - 51/36 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 7/12 + 15/18 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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