Add 56/9 and 16/12
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 1 4/12
56/9 + 16/12 is 68/9.
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,
56/9 = 56 × 4/9 × 4 = 224/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
16/12 = 16 × 3/12 × 3 = 48/36 - Add the two like fractions:
224/36 + 48/36 = 224 + 48/36 = 272/36 - 272/36 simplified gives 68/9
- So, 56/9 + 16/12 = 68/9
In mixed form: 75/9
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