Add 35/9 and 32/12
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 2 8/12
35/9 + 32/12 is 59/9.
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,
32/12 = 32 × 3/12 × 3 = 96/36 - Add the two like fractions:
140/36 + 96/36 = 140 + 96/36 = 236/36 - 236/36 simplified gives 59/9
- So, 35/9 + 32/12 = 59/9
In mixed form: 65/9
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