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Add 18/12 and 30/18

1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 1 12/18

18/12 + 30/18 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    18/12 = 18 × 3/12 × 3 = 54/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    30/18 = 30 × 2/18 × 2 = 60/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/36 + 60/36 = 54 + 60/36 = 114/36
  5. 114/36 simplified gives 19/6
  6. So, 18/12 + 30/18 = 19/6
    In mixed form: 31/6

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