Add 12/8 and 6/18, Solve 1 4/8 + 6/18 as a fraction

Add 12/8 and 6/18

1^st number: 1 4/8, 2^nd number: 6/18

12/8 + 6/18 is 11/6.

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,
12/8 = 12 × 9/8 × 9 = 108/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
6/18 = 6 × 4/18 × 4 = 24/72
Add the two like fractions:
108/72 + 24/72 = 108 + 24/72 = 132/72
132/72 simplified gives 11/6
So, 12/8 + 6/18 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6

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