Add 56/9 and 8/12
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 8/12
56/9 + 8/12 is 62/9.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 3/12 × 3 = 24/36 - Add the two like fractions:
224/36 + 24/36 = 224 + 24/36 = 248/36 - 248/36 simplified gives 62/9
- So, 56/9 + 8/12 = 62/9
In mixed form: 68/9
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