Add 1/8 and 12/18
1/8 + 12/18 is 19/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
12/18 = 12 × 4/18 × 4 = 48/72 - Add the two like fractions:
9/72 + 48/72 = 9 + 48/72 = 57/72 - 57/72 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 1/8 + 12/18 = 19/24
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