Add 18/2 and 12/7, Solve 9 0/2 + 1 5/7 as a fraction

Add 18/2 and 12/7

1^st number: 9 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 5/7

18/2 + 12/7 is 75/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
18/2 = 18 × 7/2 × 7 = 126/14
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
12/7 = 12 × 2/7 × 2 = 24/14
Add the two like fractions:
126/14 + 24/14 = 126 + 24/14 = 150/14
150/14 simplified gives 75/7
So, 18/2 + 12/7 = 75/7
In mixed form: 105/7

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