Add 7/5 and 12/18
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 12/18
7/5 + 12/18 is 31/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
7/5 = 7 × 18/5 × 18 = 126/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
126/90 + 60/90 = 126 + 60/90 = 186/90 - 186/90 simplified gives 31/15
- So, 7/5 + 12/18 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15
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