Add 6/12 and 25/9
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 2 7/9
6/12 + 25/9 is 59/18.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 3/12 × 3 = 18/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
25/9 = 25 × 4/9 × 4 = 100/36 - Add the two like fractions:
18/36 + 100/36 = 18 + 100/36 = 118/36 - 118/36 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 6/12 + 25/9 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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