Add 14/4 and 12/18, Solve 3 2/4 + 12/18 as a fraction

Add 14/4 and 12/18

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 12/18

14/4 + 12/18 is 25/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
14/4 = 14 × 9/4 × 9 = 126/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
12/18 = 12 × 2/18 × 2 = 24/36
Add the two like fractions:
126/36 + 24/36 = 126 + 24/36 = 150/36
150/36 simplified gives 25/6
So, 14/4 + 12/18 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6

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