Add 2/12 and 6/9
2/12 + 6/9 is 5/6.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36 - Add the two like fractions:
6/36 + 24/36 = 6 + 24/36 = 30/36 - 30/36 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 2/12 + 6/9 = 5/6
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