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Add 3/4 and 4/3

1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 1 1/3

3/4 + 4/3 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    3/4 = 3 × 3/4 × 3 = 9/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    4/3 = 4 × 4/3 × 4 = 16/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/12 + 16/12 = 9 + 16/12 = 25/12
  5. So, 3/4 + 4/3 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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