Add 12/16 and 2/9
12/16 + 2/9 is 35/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
2/9 = 2 × 16/9 × 16 = 32/144 - Add the two like fractions:
108/144 + 32/144 = 108 + 32/144 = 140/144 - 140/144 simplified gives 35/36
- So, 12/16 + 2/9 = 35/36
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