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Add 12/9 and 6/36

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 6/36

12/9 + 6/36 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 36 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 36 × 1 = 36,
    6/36 = 6 × 1/36 × 1 = 6/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/36 + 6/36 = 48 + 6/36 = 54/36
  5. 54/36 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 12/9 + 6/36 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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