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Add 10/18 and 8/12

10/18 + 8/12 is 11/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    10/18 = 10 × 2/18 × 2 = 20/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    8/12 = 8 × 3/12 × 3 = 24/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/36 + 24/36 = 20 + 24/36 = 44/36
  5. 44/36 simplified gives 11/9
  6. So, 10/18 + 8/12 = 11/9
    In mixed form: 12/9

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