Add 18/12 and 36/75, Solve 1 6/12 + 36/75 as a fraction

Add 18/12 and 36/75

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 36/75

18/12 + 36/75 is 99/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
18/12 = 18 × 25/12 × 25 = 450/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
36/75 = 36 × 4/75 × 4 = 144/300
Add the two like fractions:
450/300 + 144/300 = 450 + 144/300 = 594/300
594/300 simplified gives 99/50
So, 18/12 + 36/75 = 99/50
In mixed form: 149/50

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