Add 35/9 and 6/12
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 6/12
35/9 + 6/12 is 79/18.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 3/12 × 3 = 18/36 - Add the two like fractions:
140/36 + 18/36 = 140 + 18/36 = 158/36 - 158/36 simplified gives 79/18
- So, 35/9 + 6/12 = 79/18
In mixed form: 47/18
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