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Add 14/9 and 12/36

1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 12/36

14/9 + 12/36 is 17/9.

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,
    14/9 = 14 × 4/9 × 4 = 56/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    12/36 = 12 × 1/36 × 1 = 12/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/36 + 12/36 = 56 + 12/36 = 68/36
  5. 68/36 simplified gives 17/9
  6. So, 14/9 + 12/36 = 17/9
    In mixed form: 18/9

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