Add 15/18 and 2/12
15/18 + 2/12 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,
15/18 = 15 × 2/18 × 2 = 30/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Add the two like fractions:
30/36 + 6/36 = 30 + 6/36 = 36/36 - 36/36 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 15/18 + 2/12 = 1/1
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