Add 2/9 and 40/12
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 3 4/12
2/9 + 40/12 is 32/9.
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,
40/12 = 40 × 3/12 × 3 = 120/36 - Add the two like fractions:
8/36 + 120/36 = 8 + 120/36 = 128/36 - 128/36 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 2/9 + 40/12 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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