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Add 12/16 and 36/9

1st number: 12/16, 2nd number: 4 0/9

12/16 + 36/9 is 19/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    36/9 = 36 × 16/9 × 16 = 576/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/144 + 576/144 = 108 + 576/144 = 684/144
  5. 684/144 simplified gives 19/4
  6. So, 12/16 + 36/9 = 19/4
    In mixed form: 43/4

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