Add 18/6 and 1/12
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 1/12
186 + 112 is 3712.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
186 = 18 × 26 × 2 = 3612 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
112 = 1 × 112 × 1 = 112 - Add the two like fractions:
3612 + 112 = 36 + 112 = 3712 - So, 18/6 + 1/12 = 37/12
In mixed form: 3112
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