Add 12/8 and 3/9
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 3/9
12/8 + 3/9 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
12/8 = 12 × 9/8 × 9 = 108/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
3/9 = 3 × 8/9 × 8 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
108/72 + 24/72 = 108 + 24/72 = 132/72 - 132/72 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 12/8 + 3/9 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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