Add 18/6 and 20/12
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 1 8/12
186 + 2012 is 143.
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,
2012 = 20 × 112 × 1 = 2012 - Add the two like fractions:
3612 + 2012 = 36 + 2012 = 5612 - 56/12 simplified gives 143
- So, 18/6 + 20/12 = 14/3
In mixed form: 423
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