Add 12/18 and 2/5
12/18 + 2/5 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
2/5 = 2 × 18/5 × 18 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 36/90 = 60 + 36/90 = 96/90 - 96/90 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 12/18 + 2/5 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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