Add 9/12 and 3/6
9/12 + 3/6 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
9/12 = 9 × 1/12 × 1 = 9/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
3/6 = 3 × 2/6 × 2 = 6/12 - Add the two like fractions:
9/12 + 6/12 = 9 + 6/12 = 15/12 - 15/12 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 9/12 + 3/6 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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