Add 12/4 and 5/9
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 5/9
12/4 + 5/9 is 32/9.
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,
12/4 = 12 × 9/4 × 9 = 108/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
5/9 = 5 × 4/9 × 4 = 20/36 - Add the two like fractions:
108/36 + 20/36 = 108 + 20/36 = 128/36 - 128/36 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 12/4 + 5/9 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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