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Add 21/12 and 3/9

1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 3/9

21/12 + 3/9 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    21/12 = 21 × 3/12 × 3 = 63/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    3/9 = 3 × 4/9 × 4 = 12/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/36 + 12/36 = 63 + 12/36 = 75/36
  5. 75/36 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 21/12 + 3/9 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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