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Add 28/9 and 8/12

1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 8/12

28/9 + 8/12 is 34/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    28/9 = 28 × 4/9 × 4 = 112/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    8/12 = 8 × 3/12 × 3 = 24/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/36 + 24/36 = 112 + 24/36 = 136/36
  5. 136/36 simplified gives 34/9
  6. So, 28/9 + 8/12 = 34/9
    In mixed form: 37/9

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