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Add 12/9 and 35/15

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 2 5/15

12/9 + 35/15 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 15 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    12/9 = 12 × 5/9 × 5 = 60/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    35/15 = 35 × 3/15 × 3 = 105/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/45 + 105/45 = 60 + 105/45 = 165/45
  5. 165/45 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 12/9 + 35/15 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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