Add 2/12 and 4/9
2/12 + 4/9 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
4/9 = 4 × 4/9 × 4 = 16/36 - Add the two like fractions:
6/36 + 16/36 = 6 + 16/36 = 22/36 - 22/36 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 2/12 + 4/9 = 11/18
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