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Add 7/12 and 5/18

7/12 + 5/18 is 31/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    7/12 = 7 × 3/12 × 3 = 21/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    5/18 = 5 × 2/18 × 2 = 10/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/36 + 10/36 = 21 + 10/36 = 31/36
  5. So, 7/12 + 5/18 = 31/36

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