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Add 18/4 and 8/6

1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 1 2/6

18/4 + 8/6 is 35/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 6 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 6 × 2 = 12,
    8/6 = 8 × 2/6 × 2 = 16/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/12 + 16/12 = 54 + 16/12 = 70/12
  5. 70/12 simplified gives 35/6
  6. So, 18/4 + 8/6 = 35/6
    In mixed form: 55/6

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