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Add 28/12 and 40/9

1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 4 4/9

28/12 + 40/9 is 61/9.

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,
    28/12 = 28 × 3/12 × 3 = 84/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    40/9 = 40 × 4/9 × 4 = 160/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/36 + 160/36 = 84 + 160/36 = 244/36
  5. 244/36 simplified gives 61/9
  6. So, 28/12 + 40/9 = 61/9
    In mixed form: 67/9

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