Add 18/12 and 15/7, Solve 1 6/12 + 2 1/7 as a fraction

Add 18/12 and 15/7

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 2 1/7

18/12 + 15/7 is 51/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
18/12 = 18 × 7/12 × 7 = 126/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
15/7 = 15 × 12/7 × 12 = 180/84
Add the two like fractions:
126/84 + 180/84 = 126 + 180/84 = 306/84
306/84 simplified gives 51/14
So, 18/12 + 15/7 = 51/14
In mixed form: 39/14

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