Add 35/9 and 27/12
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 2 3/12
35/9 + 27/12 is 221/36.
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,
35/9 = 35 × 4/9 × 4 = 140/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
27/12 = 27 × 3/12 × 3 = 81/36 - Add the two like fractions:
140/36 + 81/36 = 140 + 81/36 = 221/36 - So, 35/9 + 27/12 = 221/36
In mixed form: 65/36
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