Add 70/9 and 1/12
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 1/12
70/9 + 1/12 is 283/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
70/9 = 70 × 4/9 × 4 = 280/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
1/12 = 1 × 3/12 × 3 = 3/36 - Add the two like fractions:
280/36 + 3/36 = 280 + 3/36 = 283/36 - So, 70/9 + 1/12 = 283/36
In mixed form: 731/36
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