Add 36/12 and 4/9
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 4/9
36/12 + 4/9 is 31/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
36/12 = 36 × 3/12 × 3 = 108/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
4/9 = 4 × 4/9 × 4 = 16/36 - Add the two like fractions:
108/36 + 16/36 = 108 + 16/36 = 124/36 - 124/36 simplified gives 31/9
- So, 36/12 + 4/9 = 31/9
In mixed form: 34/9
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