Add 14/18 and 5/12
14/18 + 5/12 is 43/36.
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,
14/18 = 14 × 2/18 × 2 = 28/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
5/12 = 5 × 3/12 × 3 = 15/36 - Add the two like fractions:
28/36 + 15/36 = 28 + 15/36 = 43/36 - So, 14/18 + 5/12 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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