Add 8/12 and 10/18
8/12 + 10/18 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
8/12 = 8 × 3/12 × 3 = 24/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
10/18 = 10 × 2/18 × 2 = 20/36 - Add the two like fractions:
24/36 + 20/36 = 24 + 20/36 = 44/36 - 44/36 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 8/12 + 10/18 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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