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Add 18/5 and 6/12

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 6/12

18/5 + 6/12 is 41/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    18/5 = 18 × 12/5 × 12 = 216/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/60 + 30/60 = 216 + 30/60 = 246/60
  5. 246/60 simplified gives 41/10
  6. So, 18/5 + 6/12 = 41/10
    In mixed form: 41/10

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