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Add 4/9 and 5/12

4/9 + 5/12 is 31/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    4/9 = 4 × 4/9 × 4 = 16/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    5/12 = 5 × 3/12 × 3 = 15/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/36 + 15/36 = 16 + 15/36 = 31/36
  5. So, 4/9 + 5/12 = 31/36

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