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Add 3/18 and 18/12

1st number: 3/18, 2nd number: 1 6/12

3/18 + 18/12 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    3/18 = 3 × 2/18 × 2 = 6/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    18/12 = 18 × 3/12 × 3 = 54/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/36 + 54/36 = 6 + 54/36 = 60/36
  5. 60/36 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 3/18 + 18/12 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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