Add 18/5 and 8/12
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 8/12
18/5 + 8/12 is 64/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
18/5 = 18 × 12/5 × 12 = 216/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
216/60 + 40/60 = 216 + 40/60 = 256/60 - 256/60 simplified gives 64/15
- So, 18/5 + 8/12 = 64/15
In mixed form: 44/15
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