Add 2/12 and 9/18
2/12 + 9/18 is 2/3.
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,
9/18 = 9 × 2/18 × 2 = 18/36 - Add the two like fractions:
6/36 + 18/36 = 6 + 18/36 = 24/36 - 24/36 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 2/12 + 9/18 = 2/3
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/12+9/18 2/24+9/18 2/12+9/36 6/12+9/18 2/12+27/18 2/36+9/18 2/12+9/54 10/12+9/18 2/12+45/18 2/60+9/18 2/12+9/90 14/12+9/18 2/12+63/18 2/84+9/18