Add 9/12 and 5/9
9/12 + 5/9 is 47/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
9/12 = 9 × 3/12 × 3 = 27/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
5/9 = 5 × 4/9 × 4 = 20/36 - Add the two like fractions:
27/36 + 20/36 = 27 + 20/36 = 47/36 - So, 9/12 + 5/9 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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