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Add 1/18 and 12/3

1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 4 0/3

1/18 + 12/3 is 73/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    1/18 = 1 × 1/18 × 1 = 1/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    12/3 = 12 × 6/3 × 6 = 72/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/18 + 72/18 = 1 + 72/18 = 73/18
  5. So, 1/18 + 12/3 = 73/18
    In mixed form: 41/18

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