Add 3/9 and 16/12
1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 1 4/12
3/9 + 16/12 is 5/3.
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,
3/9 = 3 × 4/9 × 4 = 12/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
16/12 = 16 × 3/12 × 3 = 48/36 - Add the two like fractions:
12/36 + 48/36 = 12 + 48/36 = 60/36 - 60/36 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 3/9 + 16/12 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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