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Add 35/45 and 9/12

35/45 + 9/12 is 55/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    9/12 = 9 × 15/12 × 15 = 135/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/180 + 135/180 = 140 + 135/180 = 275/180
  5. 275/180 simplified gives 55/36
  6. So, 35/45 + 9/12 = 55/36
    In mixed form: 119/36

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