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Add 18/4 and 4/12

1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 4/12

18/4 + 4/12 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    18/4 = 18 × 3/4 × 3 = 54/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    4/12 = 4 × 1/12 × 1 = 4/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/12 + 4/12 = 54 + 4/12 = 58/12
  5. 58/12 simplified gives 29/6
  6. So, 18/4 + 4/12 = 29/6
    In mixed form: 45/6

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