Add 2/9 and 32/12
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 2 8/12
2/9 + 32/12 is 26/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
32/12 = 32 × 3/12 × 3 = 96/36 - Add the two like fractions:
8/36 + 96/36 = 8 + 96/36 = 104/36 - 104/36 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 2/9 + 32/12 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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