Add 36/9 and 7/12, Solve 4 0/9 + 7/12 as a fraction

Add 36/9 and 7/12

1^st number: 4 0/9, 2^nd number: 7/12

36/9 + 7/12 is 55/12.

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,
36/9 = 36 × 4/9 × 4 = 144/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
7/12 = 7 × 3/12 × 3 = 21/36
Add the two like fractions:
144/36 + 21/36 = 144 + 21/36 = 165/36
165/36 simplified gives 55/12
So, 36/9 + 7/12 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12

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