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Add 18/28 and 8/12

18/28 + 8/12 is 55/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    18/28 = 18 × 3/28 × 3 = 54/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/84 + 56/84 = 54 + 56/84 = 110/84
  5. 110/84 simplified gives 55/42
  6. So, 18/28 + 8/12 = 55/42
    In mixed form: 113/42

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