Add 6/18 and 1/12
6/18 + 1/12 is 5/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
6/18 = 6 × 2/18 × 2 = 12/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
1/12 = 1 × 3/12 × 3 = 3/36 - Add the two like fractions:
12/36 + 3/36 = 12 + 3/36 = 15/36 - 15/36 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 6/18 + 1/12 = 5/12
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