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Add 7/12 and 8/18

7/12 + 8/18 is 37/36.

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,
   8/18 = 8 × 2/18 × 2 = 16/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/36 + 16/36 = 21 + 16/36 = 37/36
5. So, 7/12 + 8/18 = 37/36
   In mixed form: 11/36

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