Add 2/12 and 14/18
2/12 + 14/18 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
14/18 = 14 × 2/18 × 2 = 28/36 - Add the two like fractions:
6/36 + 28/36 = 6 + 28/36 = 34/36 - 34/36 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 2/12 + 14/18 = 17/18
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