Add 14/18 and 6/12
14/18 + 6/12 is 23/18.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 3/12 × 3 = 18/36 - Add the two like fractions:
28/36 + 18/36 = 28 + 18/36 = 46/36 - 46/36 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 14/18 + 6/12 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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