Add 48/18 and 45/7, Solve 2 12/18 + 6 3/7 as a fraction

Add 48/18 and 45/7

1^st number: 2 12/18, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

48/18 + 45/7 is 191/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
48/18 = 48 × 7/18 × 7 = 336/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
45/7 = 45 × 18/7 × 18 = 810/126
Add the two like fractions:
336/126 + 810/126 = 336 + 810/126 = 1146/126
1146/126 simplified gives 191/21
So, 48/18 + 45/7 = 191/21
In mixed form: 92/21

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