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Add 18/36 and 15/12

1st number: 18/36, 2nd number: 1 3/12

18/36 + 15/12 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    18/36 = 18 × 1/36 × 1 = 18/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    15/12 = 15 × 3/12 × 3 = 45/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/36 + 45/36 = 18 + 45/36 = 63/36
  5. 63/36 simplified gives 7/4
  6. So, 18/36 + 15/12 = 7/4
    In mixed form: 13/4

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