Add 5/12 and 6/9
5/12 + 6/9 is 13/12.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 3/12 × 3 = 15/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36 - Add the two like fractions:
15/36 + 24/36 = 15 + 24/36 = 39/36 - 39/36 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 5/12 + 6/9 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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