Add 1/4 and 3/9
1/4 + 3/9 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
1/4 = 1 × 9/4 × 9 = 9/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
3/9 = 3 × 4/9 × 4 = 12/36 - Add the two like fractions:
9/36 + 12/36 = 9 + 12/36 = 21/36 - 21/36 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 1/4 + 3/9 = 7/12
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