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Add 1/9 and 8/12

1/9 + 8/12 is 7/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    1/9 = 1 × 4/9 × 4 = 4/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    8/12 = 8 × 3/12 × 3 = 24/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/36 + 24/36 = 4 + 24/36 = 28/36
  5. 28/36 simplified gives 7/9
  6. So, 1/9 + 8/12 = 7/9

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