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Add 32/12 and 12/9

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

32/12 + 12/9 is 4/1.

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,
    32/12 = 32 × 3/12 × 3 = 96/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    12/9 = 12 × 4/9 × 4 = 48/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/36 + 48/36 = 96 + 48/36 = 144/36
  5. 144/36 simplified gives 4/1
  6. So, 32/12 + 12/9 = 4/1

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