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Add 12/9 and 1/4

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 1/4

12/9 + 1/4 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    12/9 = 12 × 4/9 × 4 = 48/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    1/4 = 1 × 9/4 × 9 = 9/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/36 + 9/36 = 48 + 9/36 = 57/36
  5. 57/36 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 12/9 + 1/4 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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