Add 7/18 and 2/12
7/18 + 2/12 is 5/9.
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,
7/18 = 7 × 2/18 × 2 = 14/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Add the two like fractions:
14/36 + 6/36 = 14 + 6/36 = 20/36 - 20/36 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 7/18 + 2/12 = 5/9
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