Add 5/18 and 12/16
5/18 + 12/16 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
5/18 = 5 × 8/18 × 8 = 40/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144 - Add the two like fractions:
40/144 + 108/144 = 40 + 108/144 = 148/144 - 148/144 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 5/18 + 12/16 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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