Add 21/9 and 7/12
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 7/12
21/9 + 7/12 is 35/12.
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,
21/9 = 21 × 4/9 × 4 = 84/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
7/12 = 7 × 3/12 × 3 = 21/36 - Add the two like fractions:
84/36 + 21/36 = 84 + 21/36 = 105/36 - 105/36 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 21/9 + 7/12 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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