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Add 18/9 and 1/12

1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 1/12

18/9 + 1/12 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    18/9 = 18 × 4/9 × 4 = 72/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    1/12 = 1 × 3/12 × 3 = 3/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/36 + 3/36 = 72 + 3/36 = 75/36
  5. 75/36 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 18/9 + 1/12 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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