Add 12/6 and 7/9
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 7/9
12/6 + 7/9 is 25/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
12/6 = 12 × 3/6 × 3 = 36/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
7/9 = 7 × 2/9 × 2 = 14/18 - Add the two like fractions:
36/18 + 14/18 = 36 + 14/18 = 50/18 - 50/18 simplified gives 25/9
- So, 12/6 + 7/9 = 25/9
In mixed form: 27/9
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