Add 18/12 and 6/5
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 1 1/5
18/12 + 6/5 is 27/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
18/12 = 18 × 5/12 × 5 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
6/5 = 6 × 12/5 × 12 = 72/60 - Add the two like fractions:
90/60 + 72/60 = 90 + 72/60 = 162/60 - 162/60 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 18/12 + 6/5 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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