Consolidating Material Shipments

Add and simplify: $\frac{5}{18} + \frac{7}{18}$

Add the fractions $\frac{5}{18}$ and $\frac{7}{18}$. Match each part of the calculation to its correct value.

Arrange the steps in the correct order to add and simplify: $\frac{5}{18} + \frac{7}{18}$

When simplifying the fraction $\frac{12}{18}$, we factor the denominator $18$ as $6 \cdot 3$. To reveal the common factor, the numerator $12$ should be factored as $6$ times what number?

To simplify the fraction $\frac{12}{18}$, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is _____.

The sum of $\frac{5}{18}$ and $\frac{7}{18}$, expressed in simplest form, is $\frac{2}{3}$.

What is the result of adding $\frac{5}{18} + \frac{7}{18}$ before any simplification occurs?

Describe the steps to add the fractions $\frac{5}{18}$ and $\frac{7}{18}$ and simplify your answer.

Describe the three steps to add these fractions and simplify your answer. Include the unsimplified sum, the common factor you remove, and the final simplified fraction.