Add 12/18 and 4/12
12/18 + 4/12 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
12/18 = 12 × 2/18 × 2 = 24/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
4/12 = 4 × 3/12 × 3 = 12/36 - Add the two like fractions:
24/36 + 12/36 = 24 + 12/36 = 36/36 - 36/36 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 12/18 + 4/12 = 1/1
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