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Add 10/9 and 10/12

1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 10/12

10/9 + 10/12 is 35/18.

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,
    10/9 = 10 × 4/9 × 4 = 40/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    10/12 = 10 × 3/12 × 3 = 30/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/36 + 30/36 = 40 + 30/36 = 70/36
  5. 70/36 simplified gives 35/18
  6. So, 10/9 + 10/12 = 35/18
    In mixed form: 117/18

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